To spread, extend, expand, or broaden something (increase size, range, or influence).
会社は新しい市場に事業を広げることを決めた。
The company decided to expand its business into a new market.
手を広げてもっと多くの荷物を運んだ。
I spread out my arms and carried more luggage.
このアイデアを世界中に広げたい。
I want to spread this idea around the world.
To unfold, open, unroll, or unwrap something (e.g., a map, cloth, or package).
テーブルの上で地図を広げて道を確認した。
I spread the map on the table and checked the route.
包装を広げると中から小さな箱が出てきた。
When I unwrapped the package, a small box came out.
To scatter or spread things around (e.g., scatter papers or clothes in various places).
子供たちは床におもちゃを広げて遊んでいる。
The children are playing with toys scattered across the floor.
部屋中に資料を広げてレポートを書いた。
I spread documents all over the room and wrote the report.
To cause something (a culture, business, etc.) to flourish or prosper; to promote growth and influence.
地域の伝統工芸を守りながら、海外に販路を広げる計画だ。
The plan is to expand sales channels overseas while preserving local traditional crafts.
図書館はイベントを増やして市民サービスを広げようとしている。
The library is trying to broaden its citizen services by increasing events.