meluaskan

Meluaskan is a Malay/Indonesian verb meaning to widen, broaden, or expand something in scope, size, or reach. It can refer to physical enlargement, such as land or facilities, as well as to abstract enlargement like opportunities, influence, or knowledge. The term is used in both formal and everyday language.

Origin and form: Meluaskan is formed from the root luas (wide) with the affixes me- and -kan, which in Malay/Indonesian create a transitive causative verb meaning “to cause to be wider” or “to widen.” The related intransitive form meluas means “to become wide” or “to spread.” In many contexts, meluaskan denotes widening or expanding something controlled or directed by the subject.

Usage and examples: Meluaskan is commonly used with a direct object. Examples include: Pemerintah meluaskan kawasan perindustrian untuk menarik pelabur; Syarikat itu meluaskan rangkaian cawangan mereka ke beberapa bandar; Program pendidikan meluaskan akses kepada pelajar dari luar bandar. The choice between meluaskan and synonyms like memperluas can depend on formality and nuance.

Nuance and synonyms: Meluaskan often emphasizes widening the physical area, scope, or impact of something. Synonyms include memperluas and meluas in broader senses; memperluas may carry a slightly more formal or policy-oriented tone. Both forms are common in modern Malay and Indonesian, with regional preferences varying.

See also: luas; meluas; memperluas.