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Definition unfold in British English

unfold verb

verb
/ʌnˈfəʊld/
1

to open something that was folded

Example

Lewis unfolded the note and read it quickly.

Example

We need to unfold the chairs before everyone arrives.

Synonyms and related words
fold fold up unfurl open up open try
1.1

to become open after being folded

Example

The first bright green leaves were unfolding in the hedge.

Synonyms and related words
fold fold up unfurl
2

to happen, or to develop

Example

We stood and watched the drama unfold.

Example

the human catastrophe unfolding on Europe's doorstep

Synonyms and related words
happen come about occur
2.1

to become more clear as details become known

Example

The scandal is still unfolding, but there may be a resolution soon.

Synonyms and related words
come out get around leak out
Definition unfold in British English