Definition of Widening

Noun: widening wI-du-ning

An increase in width
- broadening
A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
- turnout [N. Amer]
The act of making something wider
- broadening

Verb: widen wI-d(u)n

Become broader, wider or more extensive
"The road widened"
Make (clothes) larger
"widen that dress--I gained a lot of weight";
- let out
Make wider
"widen the road"
Increase in scope, range or area
"widen the range of applications";
- broaden, extend