Phrasal verb
scatter into
Meanings
To separate from a group and spread out as you enter a place or area.
To cause things to spread out in many directions into a place.
Definition
To scatter into means to break up and move in different directions into a place or area.
Scatter into is used when people, animals, or things separate from a group and spread out as they enter an area or space. It often suggests quick, unplanned movement in many directions. It can describe crowds, children, birds, or objects spreading across a location.
Examples
- When the bell rang, the students scatter into the hallway.
- At the first drop of rain, the tourists scatter into nearby shops.
- The pigeons scatter into the air when a dog runs past.
- After the meeting ended, everyone began to scatter into different rooms.
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