intransitive verb
Definition: To spread out in a wide shape or to move apart from a central point.
Example: The birds began to fan out across the sky as they flew.
noun
Definition: A device that creates a current of air, often used for cooling, or a person who is very enthusiastic about something, like a sports team or a celebrity.
Example: She is a big fan of the local football team and never misses a game.
transitive verb
Definition: To move air or create a breeze by using a device or by waving something, or to spread something out into a fan shape.
Example: She fanned herself with a magazine to cool down on the hot day.