To elaborate means to provide more detailed information or explanation about something, by adding extra details and expanding on it. It involves going into greater depth, giving more specifics, and providing additional context or clarification.
Usage examples
In our meeting, we discussed the new marketing strategy and I was asked to elaborate on the specific target audience we were aiming for.
During the presentation, the speaker briefly mentioned the company's expansion plans, but didn't provide any details. I asked him to elaborate on their timeline and potential locations.
In the research paper, the author presented a new theory but didn't explain it thoroughly. The professor requested the author to elaborate on the methodology and evidence used to support the theory.
In the discussion, Mary raised an interesting point about the legal implications of the project. The lawyer asked her to elaborate on her concerns and provide examples to support her argument.
The teacher assigned a creative writing task to the students, asking them to write a short story about their favorite childhood memory. Some students chose to elaborate on their memories by including vivid descriptions and dialogues.
The email said that the company will continue to support its current customers, but did not elaborate on for how long that would continue. (lawsitesblog.com)
Public spaces around the island are decorated in elaborate displays of holiday lights, including traffic circles. (aruba.com)
He didn't elaborate on how long the process will take, although the company has indicated in a statement that it thinks «the next decade» will be about software becoming intelligent. (inc.com)