A body of supporters or admirers
Plural for a person who is fanatical about a particular activity, person or interest
“An avid technology fan, my goal is to contribute to projects that push the world towards being a more sustainable place to live.”
Plural for an apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation
“There was no central air, so when it was hot, we had to fight over who was going to sit directly in front of the fan to cool off.”
Plural for a mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water
“Berild's grin widened, but his words were cut off as the boat's fan roared to life.”
To cool (someone or something) by waving an object to create a current of air
“I used my hand to fan my face, which felt ridiculously hot.”
To cause (a belief or emotion) to become stronger or more widespread
“We have seen Government bureaus and bureaucrats under emergency and crisis fan the hysteria of fear increasingly.”
To spread, open or disperse from a central point to cover a wide area
“In targeted sampling, interviewers fan out into targeted areas to conduct interviews over the course of several days.”
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