1To make something bigger in size or scope; also used for expanding the scale or range of an activity.
両手を大きく広げて伸びをした。
I stretched, spreading both arms wide.
会社は海外に事業を広げる計画を発表した。
The company announced a plan to expand its business overseas.
インターネットのおかげで、交友関係を世界中に広げることができる。
Thanks to the internet, you can expand your circle of friends worldwide.
彼女は活動の幅を音楽から映画にも広げている。
She is expanding the scope of her activities from music into film as well.
もっと視野を広げるために、いろいろな本を読んでいる。
I'm reading a variety of books in order to broaden my perspective.
2To open up something that was folded or rolled, spreading it out flat.
テーブルの上に地図を広げて、目的地までのルートを考えた。
I spread the map out on the table and thought about the route to the destination.
届いたばかりの新聞を広げて一面を読んだ。
I unfolded the newly delivered newspaper and read the front page.
プレゼントの包み紙を広げると、可愛い箱が出てきた。
When I unwrapped the gift paper, a cute box appeared.
3To scatter things around in various places, spreading them out untidily.
弟はいつも部屋中におもちゃを広げて片付けない。
My little brother always scatters his toys all over the room and never tidies them up.
引っ越し作業で荷物を床いっぱいに広げてしまった。
During the move, I ended up spreading boxes and belongings all over the floor.
4To make a business, culture, or the like flourish and develop; also used for growing one's influence or reputation.
地元の祭りを通じて、伝統文化を次世代に広げていきたい。
Through the local festival, we want to spread traditional culture to the next generation.
SNSでの発信が、店の知名度を大きく広げた。
Posting on social media greatly expanded the shop's fame.