un·pack [unpackunpacksunpackedunpacking] BrE [ˌʌnˈpæk] NAmE [ˌʌnˈpæk] verb 1. transitive, intransitive ~ (sth) to take things out of a suitcase, bag, etc •I unpacked my bags as soon as I arrived. •She unpacked all the clothes she needed and left the rest in the case. •She went to her room to unpack. Opp: ↑pack 2. transitive ~ sth to separate sth into parts so that it is easier to understand •to unpack a theory Verb forms:
