Definition of "spin out" in English

Verb

1. To prolong; to make longer (in time).

2. To rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the vehicle's longitudinal axis is no longer aligned with its direction of linear motion.

   • Two cars spun out on the icy road and wound up in a ditch.

3. To cause one's vehicle to rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the vehicle's longitudinal axis is no longer aligned with its direction of linear motion; or to experience such behavior from one's vehicle.

   • The Formula One driver spun out on a tight curve.
   • Bob accidentally spun out his Mercedes when he hit a patch of black ice.

4. To form a subsidiary company which continues part of the prior operations of the parent company.