Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
untangle
verb
/ʌnˈtæŋɡl/
Definition
To free something from a tangled mess; to straighten out or resolve something that is confusing.
Examples
- She spent hours trying to untangle the cords behind her desk.
- The detective was able to untangle the web of lies surrounding the case.
- After talking it through, we were able to untangle our misunderstandings.
Meaning
Untangle means to separate things that are twisted together and make them orderly. It can also refer to clearing up difficulties or complexities in a situation.
Synonyms
- resolve
- disentangle
- straighten out
- clarify
- unravel
