Meaning of pan out in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    pan out

    Definitions

    1. be a success

    Examples

    • « The idea panned out »
  2. 2. wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals

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