How to Pronounce "fan out"
expression
ˈfæn/ /ˈaʊt
FAN-owt
fˈæn/ /ˈaʊt
FAN-owt
Definition
To spread out over a wide area from a central point, often in order to search or cover more ground.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfæn/ /ˈaʊt
British English
fˈæn/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAN-owt
UK
FAN-owt
Listen in Context
The police told the officers to fan out and search the park.
The children fanned out across the field to look for butterflies.
Please fan out so we can cover more ground.
"Okay team, let's fan out and see if we can find the missing keys."