(intransitive, simile) To spread or disseminate rapidly or uncontrollably.

A form of electromagnetic communication in which the signal frequency or bandwidth is spread beyond that required, rendering it more difficult to intercept or jam, or to send multiple signals over the same band

plural of spread spectrum communication

Alternative form of seafloor spreading

(journalism) An article, advertisement, etc. spread over two facing pages.

To commit oneself to too many projects, so that there is little chance of completing them all satisfactorily.

Belly fat that develops in middle age.

(finance) The difference between the prices quoted (by a market maker or an order book) for an immediate sale ("offer") and an immediate purchase ("bid") for stocks, futures contracts, options, or currency pairs.

Synonym of try one's wings

Alternative form of bid-ask spread