unroll

/ʌnˈroʊl/
verb
  1. To open or spread out something that was rolled up.
    • He unrolled the scroll to read the ancient message.
    • The carpenter unrolled the blueprint across the table.
    • She unrolled the yoga mat and began her stretches.
  2. To become open or spread out from a rolled position.
    • The sleeping bag unrolls easily with a simple shake.
    • The fern fronds unroll slowly in the spring sun.
    • As the carpet unrolled, a beautiful pattern appeared.
  3. To reveal or unfold gradually, as in a story or plan.
    • The detective watched the mystery unroll before his eyes.
    • As the meeting progressed, the company's new strategy began to unroll.
    • The documentary unrolls the history of the space race in vivid detail.
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