Erweitern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erweitern" is used as verb with the meaning of "enlarge", "extend" or "expand".

Essential properties of "erweitern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: erweitern
Simple past: erweiterte
Participle: erweitert

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erweitern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To enlarge, extend, increase size/scope"

Definition: "To make something larger or more extensive, to increase its size or scope."
Translation(s): enlarge, extend, expand, broaden
Synonym(s): ausbauen, ausdehnen, vergrößern
Antonym(s): verkleinern
Related word(s): Erweiterung, Ausbau

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen unseren Kundenkreis erweitern.We need to expand our customer base.
Die Firma plant, ihre Produktpalette erweitern.The company plans to expand its product range.
Das Unternehmen will seine Präsenz im Ausland erweitern.The company wants to expand its presence abroad.

2.) "To add new functions/features"

Definition: "To add new functions or features to something existing."
Translation(s): add to, extend, enhance, upgrade
Synonym(s): ausbauen, verbessern, aufstocken
Antonym(s): reduzieren
Related word(s): Erweiterung, Upgrade

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir müssen die Software erweitern, um neue Funktionen hinzuzufügen.We need to extend the software to add new functions.
Der Flughafen wird erweitert, um mehr Passagiere aufnehmen zu können.The airport is being expanded to accommodate more passengers.
Sie wollen ihr Wissen durch Fortbildungen erweitern.They want to expand their knowledge through further training.

3.) "To increase knowledge/skills"

Definition: "To increase someone's knowledge or skills."
Translation(s): broaden, expand, enhance, deepen
Synonym(s): vertiefen, ausbauen, vergrößern
Antonym(s): verlernen
Related word(s): Weiterbildung, Fortbildung

📝 Some usage examples:

Durch Reisen kann man seinen Horizont erweitern.Through travel, one can broaden one's horizon.
Sie möchte ihre Sprachkenntnisse erweitern.She wants to expand her language skills.
Das Studium hat mein Verständnis für Wirtschaft erweitert.The studies broadened my understanding of economics.

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