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unpack

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpak/
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Definition of unpack

verb

[with object]
  • open and remove the contents of (a suitcase, bag, or package):she unpacked her bags and put everything away [no object]:I haven’t unpacked yet
  • remove (something) from a suitcase, bag, or package:we unpacked the sandwiches
  • analyse (something) into its component elements:let us unpack this question
  • Computing convert (data) from a compressed form to a usable form: you can unpack specified files and directories

Derivatives

unpacker

noun

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Definition of unpack in the US English dictionary
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