Fold and Pan out

Opposite meaning terms

Fold verb - To be unsuccessful.

Usage example: the business folded after just two months

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Pan out is an antonym for fold.

Nearby Words: folded, folding

Pan out verb - To turn out as planned or desired.

Usage example: the investment scheme didn't quite pan out

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Fold is an antonym for pan out.

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