verb
General Slang
unpack
un-PAK · verb · informal
To explain or analyse something in more detail.
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To break down a complex idea into its components to understand it better.
“Let's unpack why the launch underperformed.”
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unpack In A Sentence
Let's unpack why the launch underperformed.
Origin & Usage
Metaphor of unpacking a container; common in analysis-speak.
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What does 'unpack' mean in a meeting?
To break a complex idea down into its parts and examine them, so the group understands what's really going on. 'Let's unpack that' means let's dig into it.
Where does the phrase come from?
It's a metaphor from unpacking a box or container, applied to taking apart a dense idea to see what's inside.
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