Unfurl

usgb/ˌʌnˈfɜːrl/
verb

To open or spread out something that has been rolled or folded.

The crowd watched as they unfurled the huge flag at the football game.
Visual representation of "unfurl" - to open or spread out something that has been rolled or folded

Often appears as...

  • unfurl a flag
  • unfurl a sail
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Physical Action

Used for a literal, physical spreading or unfolding of something tangible.

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The sailors worked quickly to unfurl the sails as the wind picked up.
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Public Events

Often used during ceremonial or public occasions involving flags or banners.

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At the inauguration, they unfurled a large national flag.
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Visual Impact

Highlights the dramatic effect of something being revealed in a grand or surprising way.

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The mural was unfurled, revealing a vivid tapestry of the town's history.
Visual representation of the word "Unfurl"

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