Definition of pan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingwide flat container used for cooking
- She fried the eggs in a pan.
2.
kitchendeep plastic container for washing or food prep
- She filled the pan with water to wash the vegetables.
3.
filmTECH. sequence in a film where camera moves over areaTECH.
- The pan revealed the entire landscape.
4.
criticismstrong adverse criticism
- The movie received a pan from the critics.
5.
- He played a lively tune on the pan.
6.
gold panningTECH. wide container for separating gold from gravelTECH.
- They used a pan to find gold in the river.
7.
- The plumber fixed the leak in the pan.
8.
geologyTECH. expanse of level land in a depressionTECH.
- The salt pan stretched for miles.
9.
firearmsRare part of a flintlock holding primingRare
- He carefully filled the pan with powder.
Verb
1.
harsh criticismtr. criticize severelytr.
- The movie was panned by critics for its cliched plot..
2.
filmmakingintr. TECH. move a camera horizontallyintr. TECH.
- The director asked to pan the camera slowly.
3.
successintr. US turn out well or succeedintr. US
- I hope this plan will pan out.
4.
gold prospectingintr. TECH. wash gravel to find goldintr. TECH.
- They panned the river for gold every summer.
5.
audiotr. TECH. spread sound across a stereo fieldtr. TECH.
- The engineer panned the guitar to the left speaker.
Images of pan
wide flat container used for cooking 
deep plastic container for washing or food prep 
short for steelpan 
wide container for separating gold from gravel 
the base of a toilet 
expanse of level land in a depression
Expressions with pan
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result in a successful way
The plan didn't pan out as expected.
used to describe something that has been wasted
The investment went down the pan after the market crash.
someone who succeeds briefly then fails
He was a flash in the pan in the tech industry.
rectangular container for baking bread
She poured the batter into the bread pan.
metal container for baking cakes
She poured the batter into the cake pan.
kitchen utensil for frying or boiling food
She scrambled eggs in the cooking pan for breakfast..
shallow pan for collecting meat juices
The dripping pan was full of delicious juices.
shallow pan with a long handle for frying
She heated oil in the frying pan.
pan made of iron used for cooking
She fried the eggs in an iron pan.
rectangular baking dish for bread
She greased the loaf pan before pouring in the batter..
small saucepan with a lip for pouring
She poured the hot chocolate from the milk pan.
pizza with a thick crust baked in a deep pan
I ordered a pan pizza for dinner.
pan for shaping pie dough and filling
She poured the mixture into the pie pan.
pan used for baking pizzas
She placed the dough on the pizza pan.
shallow metal pan used for cooking meat and vegetables in an oven
She placed the turkey in the roasting pan and seasoned it generously..
deep pan used for stewing food
She cooked the beef in a stewing pan for hours.
tray with round indentations for baking muffins
She poured the batter into the muffin pan.
pan used for cooking omelets
She poured the egg mixture into the omelet pan.
shallow frying pan with sloping sides
The omelette pan's sloping sides make flipping easy.
thickened liquid prepared from pan liquid left after frying or roasting
I poured pan gravy over the mashed potatoes and turkey.
cook food in a pan with some oil
She decided to pan roast the vegetables for dinner.
flat metal pan for baking or roasting
Place the cookies on the sheet pan.
made in a pan with high sides, usually thick
I ordered a deep-pan pizza for dinner.
tray under a grill to collect grease and food particles
He cleaned the drip pan after a long barbecue session.
Origin of pan
Greek, pan (all)
Terms with pan included in their meaning
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food
dish of beaten eggs cooked in a pan
cooking
metal pan used for baking or roasting
food
pan-fried potatoes served with breakfast
food
pizza baked in a deep pan
baking
bread baked in a rectangular pan
baked meal
food prepared in a large pan in an oven
cooking
round-bottomed cooking pan used in Chinese cuisine
strainer
perforated pan for rinsing or straining foods
cooking
oil heated in a pan or fryer to cook food
cooking
flat metal pan used for baking
cooking
small caramelized pieces left in a pan after cooking
pan toasting
cooking method using no oil or liquid
baking
ring-shaped cake baked in a fluted pan
cooking
flat metal pan for baking in an oven
kitchenware
small pan or vessel-like food container for sauce
iron pan
shallow iron pan for frying
cooking
large heavy pan for frying
kitchen
suitable for use with a baking pan that has detachable sides
cooking
cook food with spices and sear in a hot pan
easy dessert
cake made by dumping ingredients into a pan
cooking
device with a pan and heater for warming food
cooking
cast-iron frying pan with three legs
food
meal cooked in a frying pan
cookware
large shallow pan for cooking Spanish rice dishes
Examples of pan in a sentence
The sauce simmered gently in the pan. The pan was perfect for marinating the chicken. He used the pan to soak the beans overnight. The director used a pan to show the city skyline. A slow pan captured the actor's expression. The play got a pan from the audience.
His novel faced a pan from literary circles. The band included a pan in their performance. She learned to play the pan in music class. The prospector carefully sifted through the pan. She bought a new pan for her gold panning trip. The pan was replaced during the bathroom renovation. He cleaned the pan thoroughly to prevent odors. The pan was dry and cracked under the sun. Wildlife often gathers around the pan during the wet season. The pan was cleaned after each use. He checked the pan before loading the firearm. The book was panned for its lack of originality. Critics panned the performance as uninspired. Pan left to reveal the doorway. The operator panned across the cheering crowd. The project didn't pan out as expected. Her efforts to start a business didn't pan out. Prospectors panned the creek for hidden treasures. She learned to pan for gold during her trip. He decided to pan the vocals to the right. The sound technician will pan the drums across the stereo field.
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- French:poêle, démolir, ...
- German:Pfanne, verreißen, ...
- Italian:padella, criticare aspramente, ...
- Spanish:sartén, destrozar, ...
- Portuguese:frigideira, criticar severamente, ...
- Chinese:平底锅, 抨击, ...
- Japanese:フライパン, 酷評する, ...
- Arabic:مِقْلاة, انتقد بشدة, ...
- Hebrew:מַחֲבַת, לְבַקֵּר בַּחֲרִיפוּת, ...
- Russian:сковорода, разгромить, ...
- Ukrainian:сковорода, розкритикувати, ...
- Hindi:पैन, कड़ी आलोचना करना, ...
Definition of PAN - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: primary account numberTECH. unique number for identifying a bank accountTECH.
- The bank asked for the PAN to verify the transaction.
2.
acr: Permanent Account NumberTECH. unique number for tracking taxes and identityTECH.
- You need a PAN to file your taxes.
3.
acr: personal area networkTECH. small network for personal devicesTECH.
- My phone connects to my PAN at home.
Examples of PAN in a sentence
The PAN is crucial for online banking security. Banks require your PAN for large transactions. He applied for a new PAN online. The PAN allowed seamless data transfer between devices. He set up a PAN to connect his gadgets wirelessly.
View all translations of PAN
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- French:numéro de compte principal, PAN, ...
- German:IBAN, Permanente Kontonummer, ...
- Italian:IBAN, numero di conto permanente, ...
- Spanish:NIP, PAN, ...
- Portuguese:NIB, PAN, ...
- Chinese:银行账号, 永久账户号码, ...
- Japanese:主口座番号, 恒久口座番号, ...
- Arabic:رقم الحساب الأساسي, رَقْم الحِسَاب الدَّائِم, ...
- Hebrew:מִסְפַּר חֶשְׁבּוֹן בַּנְק, מִסְפַּר זֶהוּת קָבוּעַ, ...
- Russian:ИНС, ПАН, ...
- Ukrainian:основний номер рахунку, постійний обліковий номер, ...
- Hindi:स्थायी खाता संख्या, करों और पहचान के लिए अद्वितीय संख्या, ...
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