1. past tense of unfold; opened up or spread out something that was folded
2. past tense of unfold; revealed or made known gradually

1. opened up or spread out; not folded

Examples

• She unfolded the map to find the correct route.
• He unfolded the letter and began to read.
• The story unfolded slowly throughout the novel.
• The events unfolded exactly as predicted.
• The unfolded newspaper covered the entire table.
• The unfolded blanket was ready for the picnic.
• As the mystery unfolded, more clues appeared.