dilated

UK
/ˈdaɪ.leɪ.tɪd/
US
/ˈdaɪ.leɪ.tɪd/

Translations

dilatedadjective
more dilated
Comp.
most dilated
Super.
UK
/daɪˈleɪtɪd/
US
/daɪˈleɪtɪd/
The doctor noted the patient's dilated pupils.
Доктор отметил расширенные зрачки пациента.
dilatedpast participle
UK
/daɪˈleɪtɪd/
US
/ˈdaɪˌleɪtɪd/
Functions as the past participle of the verb “dilate” when modifying nouns after linking verbs or in participial phrases.
dilateverb

dilated

Past Simple

dilated
Past Simple
dilated
Past Participle
dilating
Gerund
UK
/daɪˈleɪt/
US
/daɪˈleɪt/
The pupils of the eyes dilate in the dark.
Зрачки глаз расширяются в темноте.
The doctor will dilate the patient's blood vessels.
Врач расширит кровеносные сосуды пациента.

Definitions

dilatedadjective
Expanded or widened, especially in reference to a body part or organ.
The doctor noted that the patient's pupils were dilated during the examination.
Stretched or enlarged beyond normal dimensions.
The dilated riverbanks indicated the heavy rainfall from the previous night.
dilatedpast participle
Past participle of the verb “dilate”, used adjectivally.
After the procedure, her pupils remained dilated for several hours.
dilateverb
To make or become wider, larger, or more open.
The doctor used eye drops to dilate the patient's pupils for the examination.
To speak or write at length on a subject.
The professor began to dilate on the topic of ancient civilizations during the lecture.