unfold
gb/ʌnfˈoʊld/ us/ʌnfˈoʊld/
A2
Engelsk
~ 5900
kibontakozik, alakul, széthajt, kihajtogat, kinyílik, kibomlik, kinyitható, kifejt, kibont
UDSAGNSORD
B2
1
kibontakozik
B2
alakul
A2
Brugsmønster:
[event/situation/story] unfolds
As the investigation unfolded, more details about the fraud came to light.
Ahogy a nyomozás kibontakozott, egyre több részlet derült ki a csalásról.
We sat by the window and watched the city’s rush-hour chaos unfold below us.
Az ablak mellett ültünk, és néztük, ahogy alattunk kibontakozik a csúcsforgalom városi káosza.
Over the next few weeks, the full impact of the decision slowly unfolded.
The documentary follows the story as it unfolds in real time.
No one knew exactly how the crisis would unfold over the following months.
Læringseksempler
We will see how the game unfolds.
Majd meglátjuk, hogyan alakul a meccs.
As the night unfolded, everyone became more relaxed.
Ahogy telt az este, mindenki egyre lazább lett.
The story unfolds slowly, but it is very interesting.
Over time, the truth unfolded.
Let’s wait and see what unfolds.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use "unfold" for quick, one-time events, for example, "The accident unfolded yesterday." In these cases, "happened" or "occurred" is more natural. "Unfold" usually suggests a process that develops or becomes clear step by step.
Betydning
develop or become clearer
Ordforbindelser
the story unfolds
|events unfold
|drama unfolds
|as the day unfolds
|watch [something] unfold
|the plot unfolds
Synonymer
develop (More general; does not always suggest that the process is being watched or discovered bit by bit.)
|
evolve (Often suggests slow, natural change rather than the gradual revealing of information.)
Antonymer
end (Describes something finishing rather than continuing or developing over time.)
Temaer
time
|events
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To slowly happen or become clear over time.
To happen, develop, or become known gradually, often over a period of time.
UDSAGNSORD
A2
2
széthajt
B1
kihajtogat
B1
Brugsmønster:
to unfold [something]
She carefully unfolded the letter and began to read.
Óvatosan széthajtotta a levelet, és olvasni kezdett.
He unfolded the map on the table to show us the route.
Kihajtogatta a térképet az asztalon, hogy megmutassa nekünk az útvonalat.
The flight attendant unfolded the emergency instructions for the passenger.
I unfolded the blanket and laid it on the grass for the picnic.
She unfolded her arms and gave him a hug.
Læringseksempler
He unfolded the paper and looked at it.
Széthajtotta a papírt, és megnézte.
Please unfold the blanket and put it on the bed.
Kérlek, hajtsd szét a takarót, és terítsd az ágyra.
She unfolded the map to find the small town.
I unfolded the chair and sat down.
The child unfolded the card to see the picture inside.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use "unfold" with things that are not folded, for example, "unfold the door" or "unfold the box." In these cases, "open" is correct: "open the door," "open the box." Use "unfold" when something has been folded, like paper, fabric, or arms.
Betydning
open something that is folded
Ordforbindelser
unfold a map
|unfold a letter
|unfold a blanket
|unfold the stroller
|unfold her arms
|unfold the paper
Synonymer
open (Very general; does not always involve something that was folded, and can also refer to doors, windows, or containers.)
|
spread out (Emphasizes making something wide and flat, often used for cloth, paper, or maps.)
Antonymer
fold (Opposite action; means to bend something so it takes up less space.)
Temaer
daily life
|objects
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To open something that was folded, like paper or clothes, so it becomes flat.
To open something that has been folded so that it becomes flat or spread out.
UDSAGNSORD
C1
3
Brugsmønster:
[something] unfolds
In spring, the young leaves slowly unfold on the trees.
Tavasszal lassan kibomlanak a fiatal levelek a fákon.
The sofa unfolds into a comfortable double bed.
A kanapé kényelmes kétszemélyes ággyá nyitható ki.
We watched as the butterfly’s wings unfolded in the warm sunlight.
From the top of the hill, the valley unfolded below us.
The metal ladder unfolds when you pull the handle.
Læringseksempler
In the morning, the flower unfolds its petals.
Reggel a virág kibontja a szirmait.
The small table unfolds when we need more space.
A kis asztal kinyitható, amikor több helyre van szükségünk.
The wings of the toy plane unfold when it starts to fly.
The bed unfolds from the wall in this small room.
The map slowly unfolds when you pull this tab.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may not realize this sense can describe natural or automatic movement, so they sometimes add an unnecessary object, for example, "The leaves unfold themselves." In standard English, "The leaves unfold" is enough.
Betydning
open out from a closed state
Ordforbindelser
the leaves unfold
|wings unfold
|the sofa unfolds into a bed
|the landscape unfolds before [someone]
Synonymer
open out (Very similar in meaning; often a little more informal and common in everyday speech.)
Antonymer
fold up (Describes something closing or bending into a smaller, folded form.)
Temaer
nature
|technology
Definition
To slowly open and spread out from a closed form.
To open out or stretch out from a folded or closed state, often by itself or as part of a natural or mechanical process.
UDSAGNSORD
C1
FORMAL
4
Brugsmønster:
to unfold [a story/plan/idea]
Over dinner, he unfolded his plan for the new community center.
Vacsora közben kifejtette az új közösségi központtal kapcsolatos tervét.
The author slowly unfolds the history of the town through the voices of different characters.
A szerző a különböző szereplők hangján keresztül lassan bontja ki a város történetét.
She unfolded her vision for the company’s future to the board of directors.
During the lecture, the professor unfolded the complex theory in simple steps.
He unfolded the full story of what had happened that night.
Læringseksempler
The teacher unfolded the idea in small steps.
A tanár kis lépésekben fejtette ki a gondolatot.
He unfolded his plan to his friends.
Kifejtette a tervét a barátainak.
The speaker unfolded the story of her life to the audience.
She unfolded her vision for the project to the team.
In the book, the writer unfolds the past of the main character.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use this formal sense where simple verbs like "tell" or "explain" are more natural, for example, "He unfolded me the rules." Instead say, "He explained the rules to me." Use "unfold" in this way mainly in more formal writing or storytelling.
Betydning
explain gradually in detail
Ordforbindelser
unfold his plan
|unfold the story
|unfold her vision
|unfold the details
Synonymer
reveal (Focuses on making something known, not always on explaining it step by step.)
|
lay out (More informal; common when talking about plans or ideas in everyday speech.)
Antonymer
conceal (Means to keep information hidden instead of sharing or explaining it.)
Temaer
communication
|education
Definition
To explain something slowly and in detail so people can understand it.
To present, explain, or describe something step by step so that its full meaning or structure becomes clear.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
unfold
IPA
GB/ʌnfˈoʊld/
US/ʌnfˈoʊld/
Stavelser og tryk
un - fold (2 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fold)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: unfold
- 3rd Person Singular: unfolds
- Present Participle: unfolding
- Past: unfolded
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