expand on/upon

phrasal verb

expanded on/upon; expanding on/upon; expands on/upon

: to speak or write about (something) in a more complete or detailed way : elaborate on

She declined to expand on her earlier statement.

Please expand on that idea.

Researchers will expand upon their data in a new study.

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When Pearl users want to go a step further and have an expert expand upon an AI answer, they are prompted to sign up for its $28-a-month service fee. —

Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025 Permit me to expand on the subject of public safety in Baltimore and elsewhere. —

Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025 The Block's sponsorship and advertising revenue today makes up a significant chunk of its business and is mostly tied to its editorial products, including events, which the company plans to expand on. —

Sara Fischer, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 Hulu looks to expand on the already impressive trophy haul for Shogun, The Bear and Only Murders In The Building. —

Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for expand on/upon

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