We found 4 definitions of pan out from 2 different sources.
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pan out - be a success; "The idea panned out" | ||
deliver the goods, bring home the bacon, succeed, come through, win be the successor (of); "Carter followed Ford"; "Will Charles succeed to the throne?" | ||
pan out - wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals | ||
pan, pan off | ||
wash to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking; "The cat washes several times a day" |