Unroll Meaning in English
word
ˌənˈɹoʊɫ
uhn-ROHL
ʌnɹˈəʊl
un-ROHL
Definition
To open or spread out something that was rolled up, like a mat or a scroll.
Usage & Nuances
'Unroll' is usually a physical action with objects that are rolled up. Common collocations are 'unroll a mat/carpet/map.' Sometimes used figuratively (e.g., 'unroll a plan'), but literal use is more common. Not to be confused with 'unwrap' (for packages) or 'unfold' (for things that are folded, not rolled).
Spanish: desenrollarPortuguese (BR): desenrolarPortuguese (PT): desenrolarChinese (Simplified): 展开Chinese (Traditional): 展開Hindi: खोलना (रोल को)Arabic: يفرد (شيء ملفوف)Bengali: খুলে ফেলা - গুটিয়ে রাখা জিনিস খুলে দেয়াRussian: развернуть - разматыватьJapanese: 広げる - 巻きをほどくVietnamese: trải ra - mở cuộnKorean: 풀다 - 펼치다 (말려 있는 것)Turkish: açmak - sermek - yaymak (rulo halinde olan bir şeyi)Urdu: کھولنا (لپیٹی ہوئی چیز)Indonesian: mở ra - trải ra (đồ cuộn)
Example Sentences
Please unroll the yoga mat.
basic
He unrolled the map on the table.
basic
The children unrolled the poster carefully.
basic
Could you unroll the sleeping bag for me?
natural
As the ceremony started, they unrolled a long red carpet.
natural
It was exciting to unroll the new artwork and see it for the first time.
natural