unroll
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈroʊl/
KK: /ʌnˈroʊl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become opened or spread out from a rolled position.
Example
The paper will unroll easily if you hold it at both ends.
Tense Forms
Past: unrolled
Past Participle: unrolled
Conversation
Did you see how the carpet started to unroll at the edge?
Yeah, I noticed that! We should fix it before someone trips.
Good idea! I can help you unroll it properly.
Thanks! Let’s make sure it looks nice again.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unfold
expand
spread
Antonyms
roll
fold
compress
transitive verb
Definition
To open something that is rolled up so that it can be seen or used.
Example
She decided to unroll the map to find the best route.
Tense Forms
Past: unrolled
Past Participle: unrolled
Conversation
Hey, can you help me unroll this poster?
Sure! It's a bit tricky to do alone.
Yeah, I don't want to damage it while I try to unroll it.
Root Explanation
Unroll → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "roll" (from Old French *roler*, meaning to turn over or roll). The word "unroll" means to reverse the action of rolling, or to open something that has been rolled up.
Memory Tip
Think of 'un-' meaning to reverse and 'roll' meaning to turn over — so unroll means to turn something back to its flat state.
Visually Confused Words
inroll
enroll
untrolled
underroll
roll
noll