mode of spreading

noun phrase
UK /məʊd əv ˈsprɛdɪŋ/
US /moʊd əv ˈsprɛdɪŋ/

The way something moves from one place or person to another.

Washing your hands stops the mode of spreading of germs.

SYNONYMS

way of spreadingmethod of transmissionmeans of spreadingroute of spreadway of passing on

RELATED WORDS

transmissioncontagiondistributiondispersalinfection

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The way seeds travel away from a plant.

Wind is a common mode of spreading for dandelion seeds.

3. The way information or news travels to many people.

Social media is a fast mode of spreading news.

4. The way a fire moves across an area.

Strong wind changes the mode of spreading of a forest fire.

5. The way a smell or sound moves through the air.

Open windows are a simple mode of spreading fresh air through a house.