v.
Pronunciation: ˌ ə n- ' pak
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 a : to remove the contents of < unpack a suitcase> b : UNBURDEN , REVEAL <must ⋯ unpack my heart with words ― Shakespeare>
2 : to remove or undo from packing or a container < unpack ed his gear>
3 : to analyze the nature of by examining in detail : EXPLICATE < unpack a concept>
intransitive verb : to engage in unpacking a container
– un · pack · er noun