expansion project

collocation in English

meaningsofexpansionandproject

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withexpansion.
expansion
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/us
/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/
the increase of something in size, number, ...
See more atexpansion
project
noun[C]
uk
/ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/us
/ˈprɑː.dʒekt/
a piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a ...
See more atproject

(Definition ofexpansionandprojectfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexpansion project

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
The 'most suspect ' of these ' foreign enterprises ', the creation of new taxes for theexpansionproject would introduce an ' infinite variety ' of 'contentions ' among the inhabitants of the city.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Thisexpansionprojectalso involved the construction of a cosmetology lab.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The 100000 oilbbl/d (incremental)expansionprojectreceived regulatory approval in late 2006.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Theexpansionprojectwill include 150 new tenants and the construction of two parking structures.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Room was left on the side of the temple during anexpansionprojectand was leased out to vendors.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The airport is currently in the planning stages of a construction project for a new terminal and airportexpansionproject.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The expansion consists of a $247 million building renovation andexpansionprojectand a $40 million equipment upgrading project.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Fundraising and pursuit of grants is currently underway for another planned phase of theexpansionproject.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The school also received a $34.6 million multiyear grant in the late 1990s for a majorexpansionproject.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In 2003, the museum finished anotherexpansionprojectgiving the building 115,000 total square feet.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In 1996, a massiveexpansionprojectaimed at increasing the capacity of the lake was finished.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
The highway is undergoing a majorexpansionprojectwhich began in 2007 and at current funding levels is likely to take many years to finish.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
A $9.1 million renovation andexpansionprojectwas completed in 1995.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In 1960, anexpansionprojectincreased the seating to forty-four.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In the 1970s, the reef was the subject of an ambitiousexpansionprojectutilizing old and discarded tires.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
A restoration andexpansionprojectwas completed in 2008, making the historic theater the primary anchor of an eight-screen multiplex.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
During theexpansionproject, the length and width of the runway will be enhanced to 10,500 feet and 150 feet.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In 2011, additional terminal space was added and existing terminals were refreshed as part of a $543 millionexpansionproject.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In 2007, the plant underwent a $25 millionexpansionproject.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofexpansion
Go to the definition ofproject
See other collocations withexpansion