Expanding, Spreading, or Reducing

to hit the lowest point before things get better

The company's profits bottomed out last year but are on the rise now.

to expand by exploring new areas, options, or opportunities

She is eager to branch out professionally and explore new career paths.

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

The prisoners attempted to break out during the night.

to prolong or extend a situation, event, or process, often unnecessarily

The speaker seemed to drag out the presentation, causing some attendees to lose interest.

to extend in time, length, or duration, often longer than necessary

The speaker decided to draw out the presentation, providing additional details and examples.

to extend one's hand or an object toward someone, often to give or offer something to them

She held out her hand, offering a warm handshake to greet the visitor.

to extend outward from a surface or object

The rocky cliff juts out over the edge of the sea, providing a breathtaking view.

to fill an arena to its capacity

The rock band's performance packed out the arena within hours of ticket sales.

to gradually lose strength or intensity

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the daylight began to fade out, giving way to the evening.

to gradually end or fade away, often due to becoming weakened

The trail peters out about half a mile up the mountain, making it difficult to follow.

to extend a process, activity, or situation

Facing budget constraints, the team chose to spin the development process out over several months.

to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area

Let's spread the cards out on the table so we can see them all.

to extend something to its full extent

She stretched the rope out to its maximum length to secure the boat.

to decrease the number or density of something

She thinned the flower bed out, removing some plants to create a more balanced garden.