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fan out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌfæn ˈaʊt/

fan out means: To spread out from one point in several directions, like an open hand fan.

verb

SPREAD OUTB2

To spread out from one point in several directions, like an open hand fan.

  • The branches fan out above us.
  • Search teams fanned out across the forest.
  • She fanned out the cards so we could see them.

How to use it: fan out across/over something (The searchers fanned out across the field.); fan something out (She fanned the cards out on the table.)

Similar words: spread out

Common phrases: fan out cards, fan out across something

SHOW FAN EXCITEMENTC2

To show great excitement or interest because you strongly admire someone or something.

  • I totally fanned out when I met her.
  • He fanned out over the rare comic books.
  • Try not to fan out when the band arrives.

How to use it: fan out over someone/something (She fanned out over her favourite singer.)

Similar words: fanboy, fangirl, geek out

Common phrases: fan out over someone, fan out over something

Questions about fan out

What does fan out mean?

To spread out from one point in several directions, like an open hand fan.

What is fan out in other languages?

Türkçe: yayılmak · Español: desplegarse · Français: se déployer · Deutsch: ausschwärmen · Italiano: disperdersi · 日本語: 扇状に広がる

How do you pronounce fan out?

It is pronounced /ˌfæn ˈaʊt/.

How do you use fan out in a sentence?

The branches fan out above us. Search teams fanned out across the forest.

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