spin outverb

• 1

  To prolong; to make longer (in time or extent).

  • The film was spun out to three hours, despite the plot running out after two.
  • Somehow I need to spin out this essay to 2,000 words.
• 2

  automotivetransportvehiclesTo rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the vehicle's longitudinal axis is no longer aligned with its direction of linear motion.

  • Two cars spun out on the icy road and wound up in a ditch.
• 3

  automotivetransportvehiclesTo cause one's vehicle to rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the vehicle's longitudinal axis is no longer aligned with its direction of linear motion; or to experience such behavior from one's vehicle.

  • The Formula One driver spun out on a tight curve.
  • Bob accidentally spun out his Mercedes when he hit a patch of black ice.
• 4

  businessTo form a subsidiary company which continues part of the prior operations of the parent company.

• 5

  informalTo freak out; to experience a mental health crisis, especially one that is public or damaging; to be drawn into and derailed by a psychotic break, burst of anger, etc; to fail catastrophically, especially if caused by a freak out.

• 6

  cyclinghobbieslifestyleTo be at the upper limit of one's cadence, and therefore unable to pedal faster, especially when there is no higher gear available, such as when descending very rapidly.