unfolding

• Substantivo que designa o processo de desenvolvimento ou a revelação gradual de algo ao longo do tempo.

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.

   Desenvolvimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdevelopmentdisclosureemergenceevolutiongrowthmaturationprogressionrevelation

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de abrir ou desdobrar algo que estava dobrado, ou o desenrolar e desenvolvimento gradual de algo.

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.

   Desenvolver-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadvanceblossomdevelopemergeevolveflourishmatureprogress

   Antônimoscollapseregressstagnatestallwither

2. Open to the viewB2formal

   To become visible or revealed to the sight.

   Desdobrar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosappearemergeexpandmaterializeopenspread outunfurlunroll

   Antônimosconcealcoverhideshroudveil

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

   To spread out or extend something to its full length.

   Desdobrar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosextendfan outopenspreadspread outstretch outunfurlunroll

   Antônimoscurlfoldroll

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

   To open something that was previously folded or closed.

   Desdobrar

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

   Sinônimosexpandextendflattenopenspreadspread outstraightenunfurlunroll

   Antônimosclosefoldshut