unfold
English → English
(physical) Open up: to spread out something that was previously folded or closed
She had to unfold the large map to find the correct exit on the highway.
(English) She had to unfold the large map to find the correct exit on the highway.
I took the origami and unfolded it back into a flat sheet of paper.
(English) I took the origami and unfolded it back into a flat sheet of paper.
(narrative) Develop: to reveal or happen gradually over a period of time
We watched the drama unfold as the two rivals finally met in the final.
(English) We watched the drama unfold as the two rivals finally met in the final.
The mystery began to unfold as the detective found the missing diary.
(English) The mystery began to unfold as the detective found the missing diary.
Entry ID: en:en:unfold · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary