multiply

S2 W2

BrE /ˈmʌl.tɪ.plaɪ/ AmE /ˈməl.təˌplaɪ/

verb en → es

past multiplied pp multiplied ing multiplying

1 MATHEMATICS [transitive] B1

to add a number to itself a particular number of times

multiplicar, calcular

  • multiply something by something

Collocations multiply two numbers · the product of multiplying

  • Multiply 7 by 8.

    Multiplica 7 por 8.

2 INCREASE [intransitive] B1

to increase very much in number or amount

multiplicarse, aumentar

  • something multiplies

Collocations the population multiplied · numbers multiply rapidly

  • The number of cases has multiplied.

    El número de casos se ha multiplicado.

3 REPRODUCE [intransitive] B2

to reproduce or be reproduced in large numbers

reproducirse, propagarse

  • something multiplies

Collocations viruses multiply rapidly · bacteria multiply in warm conditions

  • Viruses can multiply very quickly.

    Los virus pueden reproducirse muy rápidamente.

4 ECONOMICS [intransitive] C1

to produce more goods or services than is needed, often leading to a decrease in prices

sobrepasar la demanda, excederse en producción

  • something multiplies

Collocations the supply of goods multiplied · production has multiplied beyond demand

  • The production of cars has multiplied.

    La producción de coches se ha multiplicado.