unpack
[ uhn-pak ]
/ ʌnˈpæk /
verb (used with object)
to undo or remove the contents from (a box, trunk, etc.).
to remove (something) from a container, suitcase, etc.
to unburden, as the mind; reveal.
to decipher or discern (the meaning of symbols, statements, etc.): Each statement could be unpacked in the general theory.
to remove a pack or load from (a horse, vehicle, etc.).
verb (used without object)
to remove the contents of a container.
Origin of unpack
OTHER WORDS FROM unpack
un·pack·er, nounWords nearby unpack
unorganized,
unorganized ferment,
unoriginal,
unorthodox,
unp,
unpack,
unpaged,
unpaid,
unpaid-for,
unpalatable,
unparalleled
Example sentences from the Web for unpack
British Dictionary definitions for unpack
unpack
/ (ʌnˈpæk) /
verb
to remove the packed contents of (a case, trunk, etc)
(tr)
to take (something) out of a packed container
(tr)
to remove a pack from; unload
to unpack a mule
(tr)
to explain (a question, issue, etc) by analysing its component parts