fan (out) (Meaning)

fan (out)

to spread apart or to cause (something) to spread apart

The peacock's tail fanned out majestically, displaying its vibrant hues.
The wildfire fanned out across the dry brush, devouring everything in its path.
The students fanned out across the library, searching for the missing book.
The crowd fanned out as the procession passed by, eager to catch a glimpse.
The wind fanned out the sails, propelling the sailboat forward.
The news of the scandal fanned out through the community like wildfire.
The detectives fanned out to search for any clues or witnesses.
The cards fanned out gracefully as the magician shuffled them.
The exhaust from the spacecraft fanned out behind it, creating a spectacular visual effect.
The applause fanned out through the concert hall, reaching a deafening crescendo.

to spread apart or to cause (something) to spread apart

extend, expand, flare (out), spread (out), open,stretch (out), unfold, unfurl,outspread, outstretch

reduce, contract,close, compact,fold, condense,compress

The peacock's tail fanned out majestically, displaying its vibrant hues.

The wildfire fanned out across the dry brush, devouring everything in its path.

The students fanned out across the library, searching for the missing book.

The crowd fanned out as the procession passed by, eager to catch a glimpse.