unpack

[ʌnˈpak]

unpack Definition

• 1. to remove something from a container or package
• 2. to explain or examine something in detail, often in order to clarify or understand it better
• 3. to deal with or confront a difficult situation or problem

Using unpack: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unpack" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I need to unpack my suitcase and put everything away.

• Example

  Let's unpack this concept and see what it really means.

• Example

  It's time to unpack the issues that have been causing tension in our relationship.

unpack Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unpack

• unbox
• unwrap
• untangle
• analyze
• explicate

Antonyms for unpack

• pack
• wrap
• simplify

Phrases with unpack

• unpack one's bags

  to settle into a new place or situation, often after a period of travel or transition

  Example

  After months of traveling, I'm finally ready to unpack my bags and start my new job.

• unpack the groceries

  to take items out of grocery bags and put them away in their proper places

  Example

  Can you help me unpack the groceries and put everything in the fridge?

• unpack a punch

  to deliver a powerful blow or hit

  Example

  That boxer may not look very strong, but he can really unpack a punch.

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Summary: unpack in Brief

The verb 'unpack' [ʌnˈpak] has three main meanings: to remove something from a container or package, to explain or examine something in detail, and to deal with a difficult situation. Examples include 'I need to unpack my suitcase,' 'Let's unpack this concept,' and 'It's time to unpack the issues.' Phrases include 'unpack one's bags,' 'unpack the groceries,' and 'unpack a punch.'