Pan out
verb
To develop or happen in a particular way.
Let's wait and see how things pan out before making a decision.
Often appears as...
- pan out well
- pan out as expected
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To turn out, especially successfully.
His new business didn't pan out as he hoped.
Often appears as...
- didn't pan out
- things didn't pan out
verb
In mining, to wash gravel, sand or crushed rock in a pan to separate the gold.
The miners panned out the gravel, hoping to find gold.
Often appears as...
- pan out the gravel
- pan out for gold
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
verb
To develop or happen in a particular way.
Let's wait and see how things pan out before making a decision.
Often appears as...
- pan out well
- pan out as expected
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To turn out, especially successfully.
His new business didn't pan out as he hoped.
Often appears as...
- didn't pan out
- things didn't pan out
verb
In mining, to wash gravel, sand or crushed rock in a pan to separate the gold.
The miners panned out the gravel, hoping to find gold.
Often appears as...
- pan out the gravel
- pan out for gold
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unpredictability
Indicates uncertainty about future developments in a situation.
The project's success will pan out over time; we can't be certain now.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Doesn't imply good or bad outcomes; simply how things occur.
We need to adjust our strategy as the market pans out.
Pro Tip 3/3Wait and See
Often used to suggest waiting for the outcome of an event.
Whether or not we go to the festival will pan out once we check the weather.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpredictability
Indicates uncertainty about future developments in a situation.
The project's success will pan out over time; we can't be certain now.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Doesn't imply good or bad outcomes; simply how things occur.
We need to adjust our strategy as the market pans out.
Pro Tip 3/3Wait and See
Often used to suggest waiting for the outcome of an event.
Whether or not we go to the festival will pan out once we check the weather.
Pro Tip 1/3Unpredictability
Indicates uncertainty about future developments in a situation.
The project's success will pan out over time; we can't be certain now.
Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone
Doesn't imply good or bad outcomes; simply how things occur.
We need to adjust our strategy as the market pans out.
Pro Tip 3/3Wait and See
Often used to suggest waiting for the outcome of an event.
Whether or not we go to the festival will pan out once we check the weather.
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