spin out

Definitions

1. 1

   To prolong

   To prolong; to make longer (in time).

   • After Ashby summit it was difficult to spin out the more than ample schedule allowance.
   • Here we were nearly 8 min. early, and was now a matter of spinning out time, as indeed we did—losing 3 min. from Penrith to Carlisle!—in order not to run into Carlisle more than 5 min. early.
2. 2

   To rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the vehicle's longitudinal axis is…

   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.

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

   To cause one's vehicle to rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the…

   To 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.
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   1. 4

      To form a subsidiary company which continues part of the prior operations of the parent…

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

   2. 5

      To freak out

      To 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.

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