unpick

[US]/ʌn'pɪk/
[UK]/ˌʌn'pɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

English definition:
vt. To take apart; to separate; to cut open

interj.

Phrases & Collocations

unpick a stitch

unpick a seam

unpick a mistake

Example Sentences

I unpicked the seams of his trousers.

And a provocative exihibition tries to unpick the myth about the world's most famous apeman.

Real-world Examples

It's a problem that's notoriously difficult to unpick.

Source: Why do we speak?

Mr Dodge proves more enlightening in unpicking the subsequent evolution of Iraqi politics.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Attempts to unpick them with knives caused them to disintegrate.

Source: The Economist Science and Technology

And she'd start to unpick what was being transmitted to her.

Source: Radio Laboratory

You know, there have been a lot of attempts to unpick the triple lock.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

But we don't, we need to unpick what power is it itself.

Source: Actor Dialogue

I stared at the words for a few moments, trying to unpick what I felt.

Source: Still Me (Me Before You #3)

But actually if we unpick it, Carnival is more than just an excuse to get drunk.

Source: 2022-2023-2 Academic Listening

The triggers for the bubble are obvious; unpicking the terrible incentives which created it will be tougher.

Source: 23 Jian, 80 Articles

But it becomes a particular form of obtuseness to remain in such a register when unpicking issues in relationships or family dynamics.

Source: The school of life

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