What is the meaning of widening?

noun

• An increase in width.
  • synonyms: broadening
• A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park.
  • synonyms: turnout
• The act of making something wider.
  • synonyms: broadening

verb

• Become broader or wider or more extensive.
  • usage: "The road widened"
  • synonyms: widen
• Make (clothes) larger.
  • usage: "Let out that dress-I gained a lot of weight"
  • synonyms: let out, widen
• Make wider.
  • usage: "widen the road"
  • synonyms: widen
• Extend in scope or range or area.
  • usage: "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"
  • synonyms: widen, broaden, extend