1 : to make (something that has been rolled) flat : to smooth out (something that is rolled up) [+ obj] ▪ He carefully unrolled the ancient scroll. ▪ I unrolled the new carpet. ▪ When we arrived at the cabin, we unrolled our sleeping bags. [no obj] ▪ The hose will unroll if you pull on it. 2 a [+ obj] : to make (something) known in a public or formal way
▪ Last week, the government unrolled a new vaccination campaign.
b [no obj] : to happen as time passes : unfold
▪ The scandal unrolled over the course of several weeks.
▪ Last week, the government unrolled a new vaccination campaign.
b [no obj] : to happen as time passes : unfold
▪ The scandal unrolled over the course of several weeks.







