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pan

noun: a usually shallow and open metal container that has a handle and that is used for cooking or baking
noun: a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
verb: to move (a movie, video, or television camera) across a scene or along with someone or something that is moving
verb: to wash in a pan for the purpose of separating heavy particles
verb: to criticize (a book, movie, play, etc.) severely
often used as '(be) panned'
synonyms: part, portion, unite

He applied for a number of jobs and is hoping that one of them will 'pan out'. [=hoping that he will get one of the jobs]
The director/camera 'panned' past the pile of shoes to the bare feet of the playing children.
The company has 'come under fire' [=has been criticized] for using child labor overseas.

(..) What do we do for dinner? We could cook for ourselves. It's Erika. My God. The stalker! Never mind. It's open. Hitting her with a frying pan is a good idea. But we want a backup plan, just in case she isn't a cartoon! Let's get out of here! The one time they're not home! (..)
1996 TvShow: Friends Title: The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 Season: 2 Episode 12