Unwrap (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove the outer cover or wrapping of; "Let's unwrap the gifts!"; "undo the parcel".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She carefully began to unwrap the delicate porcelain doll to examine it for any damage.
- Let's unwrap the gifts now that everyone is here to celebrate.
- The gift box was intricately designed, making it a challenge to unwrap it without damaging the box.
- It's a good idea to unwrap the items as you purchase them to check for any defects.
- The children couldn't wait for their parents to unwrap the new game console so they could start playing.
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Meaning 2
Make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; "The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold"; "The actress won't reveal how old she is"; "bring out the truth"; "he broke the news to her"; "unwrap the evidence in the murder case"; "The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The detective was finally able to unwrap the evidence that led them to the killer.
- The whistleblower decided to unwrap the company's corrupt business practices for the entire world to see.
- After years of secrecy, the government decided to unwrap the truth about the UFO sightings.
- The journalist worked tirelessly to unwrap the details of the politician's scandal.
- The whistleblower threatened to unwrap the company's wrongdoings if they didn't take immediate action.