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to unfold
01
desdobrar, abrir
to open or spread something out from a folded state or compact form
Transitive: to unfold sth
Exemplos
She unfolded the map to check the directions.
Ela desdobrou o mapa para verificar as direções.
The origami artist skillfully unfolded the paper crane.
O artista de origami habilmente desdobrou o pássaro de papel.
02
desenvolver-se, desdobrar-se
to develop or progress in a way that shows promise or potential
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the project continued, new opportunities began to unfold.
À medida que o projeto continuava, novas oportunidades começaram a se desdobrar.
With each passing year, the entrepreneur 's vision for the company began to unfold.
A cada ano que passava, a visão do empreendedor para a empresa começava a se desdobrar.
03
desdobrar, revelar
to gradually reveal or make visible something that was previously concealed or unknown
Transitive: to unfold a mystery or secret
Exemplos
As she recounted her life story, she began to unfold the layers of her past.
Enquanto contava a história de sua vida, ela começou a desdobrar as camadas de seu passado.
The archaeological excavation slowly unfolded the ancient city's history.
A escavação arqueológica revelou lentamente a história da cidade antiga.
04
desdobrar, abrir
to expand or extend from a closed or folded position
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the caterpillar emerges from its cocoon, its wings gradually unfold.
À medida que a lagarta emerge do seu casulo, as suas asas desdobram-se gradualmente.
The sailboat 's sails begin to unfold as the wind catches them.
As velas do veleiro começam a desdobrar quando o vento as pega.
Árvore Lexical
unfold
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