Close and Unfold

Close

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

Unfold is an antonym for close.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Unfold

Unfold verb - To arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area.
Usage example: carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear

Close is an antonym for unfold in spread out topic.

Nearby Word: unfolding

Common collocations

system close system unfold system
house close house unfold house
time close time unfold time
way close way unfold way
Other words: legs, times.

Both words in one sentence

  • Transformation Sequence Speaking of Stark, Iron Man had a terrible-looking CGI sequence for having his suitcase unfold into his suit, which he steps into and has it close around him.
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