fan

• Substantiv, das ein Gerät bezeichnet, das einen Luftstrom erzeugt, um zu kühlen oder zu lüften, oder eine Person, die starkes Interesse an oder Bewunderung für eine bestimmte Person, ein Team oder eine Tätigkeit zeigt.

A noun referring to a device that creates airflow for cooling or ventilation, or a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person, team, or activity.

1. Enthusiastic admirerA1formal

   A person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular sport, art form, celebrity, or activity.

   Fan

   • She is a huge fan of classical music.
   • The football fans cheered loudly for their team.
   • He is a devoted fan of the author's novels.

   Synonymeadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanaticfollowersupporter

2. Device for moving airA1formal

   A machine or device with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation.

   Ventilator

   • I turned on the ceiling fan to cool the room.
   • She used a handheld fan to keep herself comfortable.
   • The computer's cooling fan is making a strange noise.

   Synonymeblowerventilator

• Verb, das das Zufächeln von Luft zur Kühlung oder Bewegung der Luft bezeichnet sowie das Entfachen oder Anheizen von Erregung oder Interesse.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooling or moving air, or to stir up excitement or interest.

1. To blow airA2formal

   To move air onto something or someone, typically with a fan or by waving something.

   Fächeln

   • She fanned herself with a magazine in the heat.
   • He fanned the flames to make the fire grow.
   • The wind fanned the leaves across the yard.

   Synonymeairventilatewaft

2. To stir up emotionsB2informal

   To stimulate or increase feelings, interest, or activity.

   Schüren

   • The speech fanned the crowd's enthusiasm.
   • His comments fanned the flames of controversy.
   • The news fanned public anger over the decision.

   Synonymeagitatearouseigniteinciteinflamekindleprovokestimulatestir upwhip up

   Antonymecalmdampenquellsoothesuppress

Phrasal-Variantenfan out