unfold · verb
Meanings and examples
To open out after being folded, or to open something folded so that it spreads out or lies flat.
She unfolded the map across the table and marked the route with a pencil.
The chairs unfold easily and can be stored behind the door when not needed.
He carefully unfolded the old letter without tearing its thin paper.
We unfolded the blanket on the grass before taking the food from the basket.
Forms
- unfold base form
- unfolds third-person singular present
- unfolded past tense; past participle
- unfolding present participle