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.
