unroll

[US]/ʌn'rəʊl/
[UK]/ʌn'rol/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. unfold, spread out, open up to display; reveal.

Example Sentences

She carefully unrolled the ancient scroll to reveal the hidden writing inside.

The teacher asked the students to unroll their maps and locate the capital cities.

He unrolled the yoga mat and began his daily practice.

The carpet installer had to unroll the large rug before cutting it to fit the room.

The scroll was tightly rolled up and it took some effort to unroll it without damaging the delicate paper.

As the banner was unrolled, the message of peace and unity was revealed to the crowd.

She unrolled the poster and hung it on the wall for everyone to see.

The carpet store had a machine to quickly unroll and cut large rolls of carpet.

The artist unrolled the canvas and began sketching the outline of the landscape.

After the meeting, they unrolled the blueprint to discuss the next steps for the project.

Real-world Examples

There was a clumsy bandage on the shoulder which Lucy proceeded to unroll.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Ron unrolled the scroll and began to read.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Here, said Templeton, unrolling the paper.

Source: Charlotte's Web

" Tonight, " he told Ron and Hermione, once he had unrolled it.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

And third is, being very carefully unrolled all by commands from here.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

He unrolled his sleeping bag on the floor and crawled in.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

I unrolled my silverware, picked up my fork, and carefully speared a ravioli.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

All these events passed before my eyes like backdrops unrolling upstage in a theater.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

He unrolled the bottle of whiskey from the towel and put it on the table.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

" What is it? " Ron demanded, as Harry unrolled his.

Source: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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