Pan out Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Unpredictability Indicates uncertainty about future developments in a situation. The project's success will pan out over time; we can't be certain now. Pro Tip 2/3Neutral Tone Doesn't imply good or bad outcomes; simply how things occur. We need to adjust our strategy as the market pans out. Pro Tip 3/3Wait and See Often used to suggest waiting for the outcome of an event. Whether or not we go to the festival will pan out once we check the weather.