unfurl
To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flagTo unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.
» The flag unfurled in the wind.
Meaning
4 sensesTo unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.
They unfurled the flag at the start of the festival.
entfalten, entrollen, aufrollen
развёртыватьrazvjórtyvatʹ, развора́чиватьrazvoráčivatʹ
(figuratively)To roll out or debut anything.
When will we be unfurling the new feature?
(intransitive)To open up by unrolling.
(figuratively, intransitive)To turn out or unfold; to evolve; to progress.
unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
Examples
7 sentencesThe flag unfurled in the wind.
Bob can no longer unfurl its left wing.
deRobbi kann seinen linken Flügel nicht mehr ausbreiten. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Rainbow butterfly wings unfurl; purple winds and desert skies reveal.
Sami unfurled the banner.
He unfurled the flag and laid it on his bed so that he could roll his piglet in it.
Translations
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Forms
unfurls, unfurling, unfurled, unfurledSynonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle