Enlarged meaning : To make larger. To grow larger. To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc. To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate To release; to set at large. To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind. To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).