unpacking (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpæk/
Definition
To remove items from a bag, suitcase, or container, or to open a package.
Examples
I need to unpack my clothes after returning from vacation.
Please unpack the groceries and put them away.
He quickly unpacked the fragile items from the box.
How to Use unpacking
- unpack a suitcase (collocation)
- To remove items from a suitcase. — "I need to unpack my suitcase before I can relax."
- unpack a box (collocation)
- To remove items from a box. — "Can you help me unpack this box of books?"
- unpack an idea (collocation)
- To explain or analyze an idea in detail. — "The speaker will unpack the concept of artificial intelligence."
- unpack the data (collocation)
- To analyze data to find patterns or insights. — "The researchers will unpack the data from the survey."
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