untangle

verb
UK: /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
US: /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/

  1. To remove knots or tangles from something.

    1. I need to untangle this necklace, it's a mess.
    2. She carefully tried to untangle the kite string after it got caught in the tree.

  2. To resolve a complicated or confusing situation.

    1. Let's untangle this problem together, step by step.
    2. The detective worked hard to untangle the complex web of lies and deceit.

Synonyms

sort out unravel straighten out resolve disentangle
untangle intransitive-verb

  1. To become free of tangles or complications.

    1. The yarn will untangle if you pull gently.
    2. The political situation will untangle itself eventually with the help of some people.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "untangle" in English means: To remove knots or tangles from something., To resolve a complicated or confusing situation..

The phonetic transcription of "untangle" is /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ in British English and /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "untangle": sort out, unravel, straighten out, resolve, disentangle.

Example usage of "untangle": "I need to untangle this necklace, it's a mess.". More examples on the page.