unfold

spiegare, dispiegare

Aprire qualcosa che era piegato in modo da distenderlo.

In inglese semplice: Open something that has been folded so it spreads out.

• Please unfold the map.
• She unfolded the blanket on the bed.
• Can you unfold this paper without tearing it?

Sinonimi: open out, spread out

Contrari: fold

Espressioni comuni: unfold a map, unfold a sheet, unfold something carefully, unfold a dress

svilupparsi, svolgersi

Accadere o svilupparsi gradualmente, mostrando ciò che succede in seguito.

In inglese semplice: Happen or develop gradually, so people can see what occurs next.

• We watched the story unfold.
• Events unfolded quickly after the announcement.
• How will this situation unfold?

Come si usa: unfold before someone (The drama unfolded before a stunned audience.)

Sinonimi: develop, happen, progress

Espressioni comuni: events unfold, unfold slowly, unfold before someone

rivelare, svelare

Far conoscere agli altri qualcosa di nascosto o sconosciuto.

In inglese semplice: Make something hidden or unknown known to others.

• He unfolded his secret at last.
• The letter unfolded a strange family history.
• She slowly unfolded the truth to her children.

Come si usa: unfold something to someone (She unfolded her plans to her closest friend.)

Sinonimi: reveal, disclose, explain

Contrari: conceal

Espressioni comuni: unfold a secret, unfold a story, unfold the truth