Fan out

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verb

To spread out in different directions.

The protestors fanned out across the city.
Visual representation of "fan out" - To spread out in different directions

Often appears as...

  • fan out across
  • fan out from
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Movements

Used for describing physical spreading of people or things in an area.

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The search party fanned out to cover more ground.
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Strategy

Often implies a deliberate, organized action for efficiency.

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Detectives fanned out to canvass the neighborhood.
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Not Literal

Can be metaphorical, not just describing physical action.

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Rumors about the celebrity fanned out quickly.
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