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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Naturally, Billboard’s monthly Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks column will not cover every last track, but our Spotify playlist — which is linked below — will expand on the 10 highlighted songs.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The stands expand on a concept previously only used at Target Field for beverage sales.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The two new destinations expand upon Spirit’s existing service.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The 70-seat joint will also expand upon Daughter’s liquor license with a menu that focuses on beer, wine and soju.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
The stands expand on a concept previously only used at Target Field for beverage sales.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The two new destinations expand upon Spirit’s existing service.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The 70-seat joint will also expand upon Daughter’s liquor license with a menu that focuses on beer, wine and soju.
—Colin Wrenn, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for expand on/upon
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“Expand on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expand%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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