unfolding

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso de desarrollo o la revelación gradual de algo a lo largo del tiempo.

A noun referring to a developmental process or the gradual revelation of something over time.

1. Developmental processB2formal

   The process of gradually developing, revealing, or becoming clear over time.

   desarrollo gradual

   • The unfolding of the story kept the audience captivated.
   • We are witnessing the unfolding of a major political crisis.
   • The gradual unfolding of the plan took several months.

   Sinónimosdevelopmentdisclosureemergenceevolutiongrowthmaturationprogressionrevelation

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de abrir o extender algo que estaba doblado o plegado, o bien el desarrollo o revelación gradual de algo, como un plan, una historia o un proceso.

A verb used to indicate the act of opening or spreading out something that was folded, or to reveal or develop gradually.

1. Develop or come to a promising stageB2formal

   To gradually develop or become clearer, often in a positive or promising way.

   desarrollarse

   • The plan began to unfold as the team worked together.
   • Her career unfolded in a series of successful projects.
   • The story unfolded beautifully, revealing unexpected twists.

   Sinónimosadvanceblossomdevelopemergeevolveflourishmatureprogress

   Antónimoscollapseregressstagnatestallwither

2. Open to the viewB2formal

   To become visible or revealed to the sight.

   Descubrirse a la vista

   • The landscape unfolded before them as they reached the summit.
   • The curtains unfolded to reveal a stunning stage set.
   • The map unfolded, showing the entire region.

   Sinónimosappearemergeexpandmaterializeopenspread outunfurlunroll

   Antónimosconcealcoverhideshroudveil

3. Extend or stretch out to a greater or the full lengthB1formal

   To spread out or extend something to its full length.

   Desplegar, extender

   • He unfolded the blanket and laid it on the grass.
   • The wings of the bird unfolded as it prepared to fly.
   • She unfolded the letter to read its contents.

   Sinónimosextendfan outopenspreadspread outstretch outunfurlunroll

   Antónimoscurlfoldroll

4. Spread out or open from a closed or folded stateA2formal

   To open something that was previously folded or closed.

   Desplegar, extender lo que estaba doblado

   • She carefully unfolded the paper to see the drawing.
   • He unfolded the chair and sat down.
   • The flower petals unfolded in the morning sun.

   Sinónimosexpandextendflattenopenspreadspread outstraightenunfurlunroll

   Antónimosclosefoldshut