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verb
(TO INCREASE IN SIZE OR SCOPE)
The company plans to expand. - Das Unternehmen plant, sich auszubreiten.
(TO OPEN SOMETHING THAT IS FOLDED)
He unfolds the paper to draw. - Er breitet das Papier aus, um zu zeichnen.
(TO DISTRIBUTE OR SPREAD INFORMATION)
The organization wants to disseminate knowledge. - Die Organisation will Wissen ausbreiten.