extend competences , also: extend powers

But the computer did not extend my power when I first worked on one in 1980.

The bill in Congress would extend the president's power to such disasters.

In the mean time, the powers of the incumbent President are extended.

In 1988 this power was extended to the review of decisions made by local government agencies as well.

Alexander turned back without ever extending his power into India itself.

The reality is that we are simply extending our colonial power.

Her beauty died in that instant, and he extended his power.

The main threat to freedom is the tendency of government officials to extend their power.

She's never extended her powers over such a large area before.

By Act 7 of 1972, this power to declare areas as being disturbed was extended to the central government.