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unfurl

verb

To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
L
Contains
NF
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.

    “They unfurled the flag at the start of the festival.”

  2. To roll out or debut anything.

    “When will we be unfurling the new feature?”

  3. To open up by unrolling.

  4. To turn out or unfold; to evolve; to progress.

In context

Example Sentences

They unfurled the flag at the start of the festival.
When will we be unfurling the new feature?

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