pan out

Meanings

• Verb

  To reveal or disclose something completely, as in a panoramic view.

  - "After the storm passed, the sun came out and the beach was paned out."
  - "The detective spent hours questioning witnesses before he could pan out the details of the case."

• Verb

  To fail or collapse, as in a business.

  - "Despite their best efforts, the startup was unable to pan out and had to file for bankruptcy."
  - "The investor was devastated when his portfolio failed to pan out and he lost all his savings."

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Synonyms

shape up , work out

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pan out
fount , mount , stout , about

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Variants

List of all variants of pan out that leads to same result
pan out , panned out , panning out , pans out

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Etymology

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The term 'pan out' is believed to have originated from the use of a pan in mining, where the contents are shaken to reveal hidden treasures. The term came to be used figuratively to mean revealing or disclosing hidden information or secrets.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pan out' is also used in photography to describe the process of adjusting the focus of a camera to capture a wider area.

2. In the early days of television, a 'pan out' was a special effect where the camera would slowly move from one side of the screen to the other, revealing a larger scene.

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Related Concepts

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1. panoramic view: A panoramic view is a wide, unobstructed view of an area, often captured using a panoramic camera or by taking multiple photographs and stitching them together.

2. reveal: To make something known or visible, often something that was previously hidden or secret.

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Culture

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The term 'pan out' has been used extensively in literature and film, particularly in the context of revealing hidden truths or secrets. In film, the term is often used to describe a camera technique where the camera pans across a scene to reveal more information.

How to Memorize "pan out"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pan being shaken to reveal hidden treasures. Visualize the contents of the pan being gradually revealed as the shaking continues.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'pan out' with the idea of revealing hidden truths or secrets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Always Need Direction' to remember the definition of 'pan out': People Always Need to Discover Hidden Information.

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