developde·vel·op /dɪˈveləp/ verb1[intransitiveI, transitiveT] to grow or gradually change into a larger, stronger, or more advanced stateOnce a stock market develops in the Czech Republic, the bank’s customers will be offered investment accounts.
develop intoThe city developed into a major trading center.
develop fromThe Pacific Rim has developed from being a satellite of Japan into an economic base of its own.
develop somethingThe company wants to develop its European operations.
He developed the company’s laptop market, which was a great success.
2[transitiveT] to plan and make a new product or provide a new serviceWe have developed a new-generation microprocessor for our top-of-the-range computers.
It takes time to develop and market new software.
3[transitiveT]PROPERTY to build on land, or improve existing buildingsThe building contractor is developing a site in Piccadilly Circus.
4[transitiveT] to use a natural substance or product in order to make a profitThe venture will explore for and develop oil and natural gas in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
5[transitiveT] to create a plan, policy, or ideaThe country must develop a viable national energy policy.
We have developed a very positive plan for the store’s future.