GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

ausdehnen

extend; expand

Die Stadt will das Angebot an Nachtbussen auf weitere Wohngebiete ausdehnen.

The town plans to extend its night bus service to more residential areas.

expand

Das Holz dehnt sich bei hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit aus, weshalb zwischen den Brettern etwas Platz bleiben muss.

Wood expands in high humidity, which is why some space must be left between the boards.

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