Definition of "metastasize" in Englisch

verb

1. (intransitive, medicine, of a disease or tumor) To spread to other sites in the body; to undergo metastasis.

2. (transitive, medicine, of a disease or tumor) To form a metastasis in (an organ).

3. (intransitive, figuratively) To spread, especially in a destructive manner.

4. (transitive, figuratively) To spread or disseminate (something), especially in a destructive manner.