verbπShareTo remove from a package or container, particularly with respect to items that had previously been arranged closely and securely in a pack."After arriving home from vacation, she unpacked her suitcase. "itemactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo empty containers that had been packed."After the trip, we unpacked our suitcases and put the clothes in the closet. "actionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo analyze a concept or a text."The teacher unpacked the poem, explaining its hidden meanings and symbolism. "languagecommunicationwritingliteratureeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a segment such as a vowel) To undergo separation of its features into distinct segments."The diphthong in the word "eye" can be unpacked into two separate vowel sounds by slowing down your speech. "languagelinguisticsphoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decompress."After a long, stressful day at work, Sarah unpacked and relaxed with a cup of tea. "computingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving had its packing removed."I worked all day and managed to get all the boxes unpacked."itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot yet packed."The unpacked gifts are on the table."itemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(sometimes proscribed) Not yet having had its packing removed. (Especially after still. For more on this use, see http//itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/002171.html)"I left the box, still unpacked, at our old house."itemconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading