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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So the high court may expand on those in the future, Seamon said. —

Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025 There are a lot of opportunities to continue to expand on the current franchises that have been very successful. —

Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025 In 2025, brands need to tap into the loyalty momentum effect and expand on traditional ways of rewarding loyal customers. —

Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Gardiner and Myold have talked about seeing the show as a chance to expand on the books and movies without undoing their legacy. —

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