Unrolled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrolled

 

[ ʌnˈrəʊld ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in manufacturing

To flatten or spread out (something that is rolled up) into a flat shape; to unwind or unfurl.

Synonyms

flatten, spread out, unfurl, unwind

Examples of usage

  • The workers unrolled the carpet in the living room.
  • She unrolled the blueprint to show the design.
  • We need to unroll the banner before the event.
Context #2 | Noun

social media

A feature on some social media platforms that allows users to see posts in chronological order, rather than algorithmically curated.

Synonyms

chronological view, linear view, non-algorithmic view

Examples of usage

  • I prefer the unrolled view on Twitter to see all tweets in order.
  • The unrolled feature on this platform helps me stay up to date with all posts.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrolled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenrolado

🇮🇳 खुला हुआ

🇩🇪 entrollt

🇮🇩 terbentang

🇺🇦 розгорнутий

🇵🇱 rozwinięty

🇯🇵 広げた

🇫🇷 déroulé

🇪🇸 desenrollado

🇹🇷 açılmış

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 منبسط

🇨🇿 rozvinutý

🇸🇰 rozvinutý

🇨🇳 展开的

🇸🇮 razvit

🇮🇸 útrúllaður

🇰🇿 жайылған

🇬🇪 გახსნილი

🇦🇿 açılmış

🇲🇽 desenrollado

Word origin

The word 'unrolled' originates from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'rolled' which refers to the action of rolling up something. The term has been in use for centuries, evolving from its literal meaning of physically rolling out an object to more abstract contexts such as social media features. The concept of unrolling has been associated with revealing, unfolding, or presenting something in its entirety.

See also: enrol, enroll, roll, roller, rollerblader, rolling, rollout, unroll.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,817, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.