spread out
phrasal verb
spread out;
spreading out;
spreads out
Definition of spread out
1
: to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area
He spread out the map on the table. He spread the cards out on the table. The cards were spread out across the table.
2
: to be open, arranged, or extended over a large area
The city is spread out over a wide area.
3
: to move (parts of the body) outward or away from each other
Spread your arms out. There's no room on the couch to spread yourself out.
4
: to divide up (something) over a period of time or among members of a group
They spread the work out among the committee members. The course is spread out over two semesters.
5
: to move apart from the other members of a group especially to search an area
The police spread out to search the area faster.