(un·fōld′) v.t.
1. To open or spread out (something folded).
2. To lay open to view.
3. To make clear by detailed explanation; explain: to unfold a plan.
4. To develop.
—v.i.
5. To become opened; expand.
6. To become manifest. See synonyms under AMPLIFY, INTERPRET, SOLVE. [OE unfealdan]

(un·fōld′) v.t.
To free or let loose from a fold or pen.