utfolde

Utfolde is a Norwegian verb meaning to unfold or to spread out something that is folded. It can refer to physically unfolding objects such as maps, fabrics, or paper, as well as to the process of revealing or developing something gradually, such as a plan, a story, or events. The prefix ut- conveys outward movement, combined with folde, related to the act of folding.

As a general-purpose verb, utfolde covers both tangible and abstract senses. Examples include unfolding a map on a table or describing how a plan or narrative unfolds over time. In literature and journalism, the term is used to depict gradual revelation or progression within a sequence of events.

The noun form utfolding denotes the act or process of unfolding. In usage, the word often appears in discussions of design, storytelling, and event progression, where something that was initially compact or concealed becomes visible or fully developed.

See also: unfold, unfolding.