Spin out
verb
To lose control of a vehicle and slide sideways or spin around.
The car spun out on the ice and hit a tree
Often appears as...
- car spin out
- spin out on ice
phrasal verb
To make something further extend in time.
He spun out the story to include more details
Often appears as...
- spin out the tale
- spin out the process
phrasal verb
To become or cause something to become successful or widely known and available.
They hope to spin out the technology to other markets
Often appears as...
- spin out to markets
- spin out the product
Usage tips
Approving
Technical
phrasal verb
To create a separate company from an existing one.
The company plans to spin out its software division
Often appears as...
- spin out a division
- spin out a department
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
verb
To lose control of a vehicle and slide sideways or spin around.
The car spun out on the ice and hit a tree
Often appears as...
- car spin out
- spin out on ice
phrasal verb
To make something further extend in time.
He spun out the story to include more details
Often appears as...
- spin out the tale
- spin out the process
phrasal verb
To become or cause something to become successful or widely known and available.
They hope to spin out the technology to other markets
Often appears as...
- spin out to markets
- spin out the product
Usage tips
Approving
Technical
phrasal verb
To create a separate company from an existing one.
The company plans to spin out its software division
Often appears as...
- spin out a division
- spin out a department
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Hazardous Conditions
Used when conditions like ice or rain cause dangerous driving situations.
The truck spun out due to the slick road.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Event
Emphasizes a sudden or unanticipated loss of vehicle control.
During the race, several cars spun out unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 3/3Driver's Reaction
Highlights the driver's attempt to correct or regain control of a spinning vehicle.
She tried to steer sharply but still spun out.
Pro Tip 1/3Hazardous Conditions
Used when conditions like ice or rain cause dangerous driving situations.
The truck spun out due to the slick road.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Event
Emphasizes a sudden or unanticipated loss of vehicle control.
During the race, several cars spun out unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 3/3Driver's Reaction
Highlights the driver's attempt to correct or regain control of a spinning vehicle.
She tried to steer sharply but still spun out.
Pro Tip 1/3Hazardous Conditions
Used when conditions like ice or rain cause dangerous driving situations.
The truck spun out due to the slick road.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Event
Emphasizes a sudden or unanticipated loss of vehicle control.
During the race, several cars spun out unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 3/3Driver's Reaction
Highlights the driver's attempt to correct or regain control of a spinning vehicle.
She tried to steer sharply but still spun out.
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