unrolls; unrolled; unrolling
1
: to make (something that has been rolled) flat : to smooth out (something that is rolled up)
He carefully unrolled the ancient scroll.
I unrolled the new carpet.
When we arrived at the cabin, we unrolled our sleeping bags.
The hose will unroll if you pull on it.
2
a
: to make (something) known in a public or formal way
Last week, the government unrolled a new vaccination campaign.
b
: to happen as time passes : unfold
The scandal unrolled over the course of several weeks.
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“Unroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/unroll. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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