Entry Word: unfold

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area <carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesnʼt tear> — see open 3
2 to gradually become clearer or more detailed <as the situation unfolded, it became clear that more help would be needed> — see develop 1
3 to produce flowers <the rosebud unfolded literally overnight> — see bloom