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Unroll

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To straighten something that has been rolled, twisted or curled..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To straighten something that has been rolled, twisted or curled.
  2. (intransitive) To emerge, be revealed or become apparent; to unfold.
  3. (transitive, programming, software compilation) To replace (a loop in a program) with a repetitive sequence of the individual instructions that the loop would carry out, sometimes used as an optimization.

Example Sentences

Unroll your sleeping bag and spread it on the floor of the tent.
We will have to see how the events unroll.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unroll mean?

Unroll means (transitive) To straighten something that has been rolled, twisted or curled..

What is a synonym for unroll?

Common synonyms include unwind, unfurl, wind off.

What is the opposite of unroll?

Possible antonyms include wrap, roll, wind, wrap up.

How do you use unroll in a sentence?

Unroll your sleeping bag and spread it on the floor of the tent.

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