spread out
Third Person
spreads out
Present Participle
spreading out
Past Tense
spread out
Past Participle
spread out
1
to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area
transitive
- Let's spread the cards out on the table so we can see them all.
- The children decided to spread the toys out across the playroom.
- The event planner instructed the staff to spread out the chairs in the conference room for the meeting.
- The librarian suggested spreading out the study tables in the library for a more comfortable studying environment.
2
to move away from one another and occupy a broader space
- The volunteers need to spread out to efficiently manage the event.
- Let's have the team spread out to cover more ground in the search.
- During the treasure hunt, participants spread out across the park following the clues.
- During the fire drill, students were instructed to spread out in the assembly area.
3
to arrange items or elements in a line
transitive
- The tools were spread out on the workshop table for easy access.
- The maps were spread out on the floor for route planning.
- The teacher asked the students to spread their artwork out for display.
- The team decided to spread the chairs out for the meeting.
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4
to move parts of the body away from each other
transitive
- Spread the fingers out for better dexterity.
- Can you spread out your arms so I can measure your wingspan?
- He spread his legs out to maintain balance on the beam.
- Spread your toes out during the yoga exercise.
- The instructor asked the class to spread out their hands for a warm-up stretch.
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5
to extend over a significant expanse
- The beach spread out before us, inviting relaxation in the sun.
- The meadow spread out in front, a sea of wildflowers in vibrant colors.
- The football field spread out before the cheering crowd, ready for the game.
- The canyons spread out in a breathtaking display of rugged natural beauty.
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6
to extend in various directions from a central point
- The flower's petals spread out in a radial pattern, creating a stunning display of colors in the garden.
- As the river approached the delta, it began to spread out into multiple smaller channels.
- The branches of the tree spread out, providing a natural canopy of shade in the park.
- As the road widened, it began to spread out into multiple lanes to accommodate more traffic.
7
to distribute something among different time periods or individuals
transitive
- To avoid overloading the team, the project manager decided to spread out the tasks evenly among all members.
- The teacher opted to spread out the exams throughout the semester instead of having them all in one week.
- In order to manage expenses, the couple decided to spread out their vacation budget over the course of several months.
- To ensure a steady workflow, the supervisor chose to spread out the delivery of materials over the project timeline.
- Rather than eating a large meal at once, nutritionists recommend spreading out your food intake throughout the day for better digestion.