dilate
/ˈdaɪleɪt/
verb
- To become wider, larger, or more open.
- The pupils of your eyes dilate when you enter a dark room.
- The blood vessels dilate to increase blood flow when you exercise.
- During labor, a woman's cervix dilates to allow the baby to pass through.
- To cause something to become wider or more open.
- The medication helps dilate the airways, making it easier to breathe.
- The eye doctor used special drops to dilate my pupils for the exam.
- Warm temperatures can dilate the pores on your skin.
- To speak or write about something in great detail; to expand on a topic.
- The professor began to dilate on the history of the Roman Empire.
- She didn't need to dilate further; everyone understood her point.
- In his speech, he dilated upon the importance of community service.