Unfold Meaning in English

word

US

/ənˈfoʊɫd/

uhn-FOHLD

UK

/ʌnfˈəʊld/

un-FOHLD

التعريف

To open something that was folded, or to gradually become clear as events or stories develop.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used literally for objects (e.g., 'unfold a map') or metaphorically for events, stories, or situations ('the story unfolds'). Less formal, neutral tone. Use 'open' for opening doors or containers, 'unfold' for things folded.

• Spanish: desplegar - desarrollarse
• Portuguese (BR): desdobrar - revelar (história, situação)
• Portuguese (PT): desdobrar - revelar (história, situação)
• Chinese (Simplified): 展开 - 展现（故事、情况）
• Chinese (Traditional): 展開 - 展現（故事、情況）
• Hindi: खोलना - प्रकट होना (घटना, कहानी)
• Arabic: يفتح (شيء مطوي) - يتكشف (حدث أو قصة)
• Bengali: খোলা - প্রকাশ হওয়া
• Russian: разворачивать - раскрываться
• Japanese: 広げる - 展開する
• Vietnamese: mở ra - hé lộ
• Korean: 펼치다 - 전개되다
• Turkish: açmak (katlanmış şeyi) - gelişmek
• Urdu: کھولنا - عیاں ہونا
• Indonesian: membuka lipatan - terungkap

جمل نموذجية

Please unfold the blanket before you use it.

basic

He slowly unfolded the letter and began to read.

basic

The story unfolds in a small village.

basic

Let's unfold the chairs so everyone can sit down.

natural

As events unfolded, it became clear who was responsible.

natural

You never know how life will unfold.

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