Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pan-out
phrasal verb
/pæn aʊt/
Definition
To turn out well; to be successful or to yield a positive result.
Examples
- We didn’t know if the project would pan out, but we decided to give it a try.
- She hoped that her investment would pan out over time.
Meaning
The phrase ‘pan out’ is often used when discussing how plans, efforts, or situations develop over time, particularly in terms of the results they produce.
Synonyms
- work out
- succeed
- turn out
