To chromatograph by elution chromatography. This term is preferred to the term 'develop', which has been used in paper chromatography and in thin-layer chromatography. The process of elution may continue until the components have left the chromatographic bed.
Sources:
Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 95 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2186 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)
PAC, 1993, 65, 819. 'Nomenclature for chromatography (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 824 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365040819)