noun🔗ShareIn functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold."The unfold function, used in this program, takes a single starting value and produces a sequence of related results. "computingfunctiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo undo a folding."to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; she unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo turn out; to happen; to develop."The teacher's lesson unfolded slowly, revealing the complexities of the historical event. "outcomeeventactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo reveal."The detective's investigation slowly unfolded the truth about the robbery. "storyactioneventprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo open (anything covered or closed); to lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development."The teacher unfolded the map of Europe, showing the students the different countries. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo release from a fold or pen."to unfold sheep"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading