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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.

(..) Monster! Your little sister could've burned to death. And all your fault! l told you not to keep your film under the bed by the fire pan. Even the photographs burned! Nearly set fire to the house. You and your stupid movies! Aren't you ashamed at your age to play with a boy? (..)
1988 Cinema Paradiso