Unfold

/ʌnˈfoʊld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to develop or progress in a natural way.

The plan will unfold over the next few months, leading to significant changes.

to open or spread out from a folded position.

She began to unfold the map to find the directions.

to reveal or disclose something gradually.

As the story unfolded, the truth about the character's past came to light.

Middle English; from un- + fold

unfold before one's eyes

to become clear or revealed over time.

to unfold the story

to gradually reveal the details of a narrative.

unfold like a flower

to open up gradually, often used metaphorically.

fold

to bend something over itself

reveal

to make something known that was previously hidden

develop

to grow or cause to grow

extend

to stretch out or spread

to explain something further

Let me unfold that idea for you.

to casually share information or a story

He started to unfold the details of his weekend.