Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unpack

verb
/ʌnˈpæk/
Definition
To remove items from a container, such as a suitcase or a box, and organize them.
Examples
  • After arriving home from vacation, I need to unpack my suitcase.
  • She took a few minutes to unpack her new kitchen gadgets.
  • He quickly unpacked the boxes to find his favorite book.
Meaning
The act of taking things out of a wrapped or contained state, often referring to luggage or packages within a setting where organization follows unpacking.
Synonyms
  • dismantle
  • unwrap
  • empty