verb
unfold
un-FOHLD/ʌnˈfəʊld/
To open out a folded form.
She unfolds the map and lays it flat on the table.
Etymology
Folding bends material back over itself or wraps it up; the prefix reverses that action. Unfolding therefore opens out what was doubled or wrapped.
In context
fold along this axis and then finally another diagonal fold in the same direction and this is Then followed by two half holes punched along that last crease so let's unfold this step by step
More examples
- Unfold the napkin before placing it on your lap.
- He unfolded a chair for the extra guest.
- The bird's wings unfold as it prepares to fly.
Forms
unfold · unfolds · unfolded · unfolding