Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

untie

verb
/ʌnˈtaɪ/
Definition
to loosen or remove a tie, knot, or binding.
Examples
  • He will untie the rope to free the boat.
  • After the race, she had to untie her shoelaces.
  • They decided to untie their hands after the game.
Meaning
The act of undoing a tie, such as a rope, string, or anything that is fastened together.
Synonyms
  • loosen
  • unfasten
  • release
  • unbind
  • disengage