Meaning & use
unfold
To open out something that was folded, or to gradually reveal or develop over time.
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She unfolded the map to find the quickest route to the coast.
The plot slowly unfolded as new characters were gradually introduced.
A note on using this word
Used figuratively, unfold describes events developing gradually, as in 'watched the drama unfold'.
Words with a similar meaning
openreveal
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