unrolling
Opening a scroll
Unrolling is the action of spreading out something that has been rolled up: unrolling a sleeping bag, unrolling a scroll.
Events unroll as they unfold or develop over time: The crisis kept unrolling through the weekend.
In computing, loop unrolling is an optimization technique that expands repeated code to reduce overhead.
Opening from rolled state
- unfurlingOpening from rolled state
- spreadingExtending over space
- unfurlSpread out from rolled
- unwindRelease accumulated tension
unravel · carpet · mat · yoga mat · sleeping bag · bandage · hose · tape
Sequential forward movement
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- emergenceComing into existence
- unfoldingGradually becoming apparent
unfurling · maturation · advancement · growth · escalation · transformation · blooming · flourishing
Act of revealing information
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- exposureState of being unprotected
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- unmaskingRevealing what's hidden
uncovering · discovery · divulgence · confession · admission · announcement · declaration · secrets
Releasing coiled tension
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- releasingAllowing to escape
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
letting go · stretching out · meditation · calmness · serenity · tranquility · repose · restfulness
Making meaning plain
- elucidationAct of explaining clearly
- expositionSystematic explanatory presentation
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- explicationDetailed interpretive analysis
illumination · understanding · decoding · demystification · annotation · commentary · breakdown · walkthrough
unfurling
Opening from rolled state
unwind · unravel · carpet · mat · yoga mat · sleeping bag · bandage · hose · tape · film
progression
Sequential forward movement
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- evolutionSpecies changing over generations
- emergenceComing into existence
unfolding · unfurling · maturation · advancement · growth · escalation · transformation · blooming · flourishing · germination
disclosure
Act of revealing information
- unveilingAct of first revealing
- exposureState of being unprotected
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
unmasking · uncovering · discovery · divulgence · confession · admission · announcement · declaration · secrets · truth
unwinding
Releasing coiled tension
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- releasingAllowing to escape
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
easing · letting go · stretching out · meditation · calmness · serenity · tranquility · repose · restfulness · respite
clarification
Making meaning plain
- elucidationAct of explaining clearly
- expositionSystematic explanatory presentation
- interpretationAssigned meaning
explication · illumination · understanding · decoding · demystification · annotation · commentary · breakdown · walkthrough · step-by-step
unrollingrolling up
Coiling or arriving
rolling · winding up · coiling · furling · winding
unrollingretracting
Withdrawing a statement
concealing · withdrawing · folding up · packing up · hiding
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