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pan

Definition

  • 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

Examples

  • 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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -What? -Flynn: That's right. Flynn: But don't thank me. Let's just turn around, and get you home, here's your pan and your frog. I get back my satchel. You get back a mother daughter relationship based on mutual trust and viola! We part ways as unlikely friends. (..)
    2010 Tangled
  • (..) in my closet. I've got a person in my closet. I've got a person in my closet! To weak to handle myself out there, huh Mother? Well, Tell that to my frying pan. (((Clang!))) Hmmm. Rapunzel! Let down your hair. One moment, Mother. (..)
    2010 Tangled