Origin: Greek
prefix pan-
Pan out has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
be a success
"The idea panned out"
2
wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals
3
To separate and recover (valuable minerals) by swirling dirt or crushed rock in a pan of water, in the manner of a traditional prospector seeking gold.
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