展开

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他把地图展开放在桌上。▶ —
   He unfolded the map and laid it on the table.
2. 双方就这个问题展开了讨论。▶ —
   The two sides launched a discussion on this issue.

Collocations

Mnemonic

展 zhǎn "to spread" + 开 kāi "to open": to spread open. ① to unfold (展开地图) ② to launch, to carry out (an activity, discussion: 展开讨论). Opposite of 收起 (to fold up).

Related

Quick check

1. In 展开讨论, what does 展开 mean?

   • to launch/carry out (a discussion)
   • to unfold a map
   • to end a discussion
   • to open a door