Kibontás

Kibontás is a Hungarian noun referring to the act of opening something that is closed or sealed, or of unwrapping, unpacking, or dismantling it. It derives from the verb kibontani, which combines ki- (out) with bontani (to break, to open). The term is used in several contexts to denote the moment of access or separation from a container, package, or enclosure.

In packaging and consumer goods, kibontás describes removing contents from their packaging, tearing open seals, and preparing the item for use. It often involves discarding packaging materials and sometimes checking the product for completeness or damage.

In computing, kibontás denotes extracting files from a compressed archive, such as a ZIP or TAR file. This usage is common in user manuals and software interfaces, where a kibontó program or decompressor performs the operation and places the files into a chosen folder.

In industry and maintenance, kibontás can mean disassembly or taking apart a device or structure for repair, refurbishment, or repurposing. It implies separating components that were previously assembled or enclosed.

Figuratively, kibontás can also describe the unfolding or clarification of a plan, argument, or dataset, revealing its details step by step.

See also: bontás, csomagolás, kicsomagolás, kibontó program, dekompresszió.