untangle

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untangle

I need to untangle the knots in this ball of yarn.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To free from tangles or complications: To separate something that is twisted, knotted, or intertwined into a clear, straight, or orderly state.
    • To resolve a complex or confusing situation: To clarify or sort out something complicated, such as a problem, argument, or mystery.
Usage

The verb "untangle" is used to describe the physical act of separating knotted threads, wires, or hair, as well as the figurative act of solving a complex issue. It implies a process of careful separation and clarification.

Examples
  • Physical Meaning:
    • It took her an hour to untangle the fishing line.
    • Can you help me untangle this knot in my necklace chain?
  • Figurative Meaning:
    • The detective worked to untangle the web of clues.
    • A good mediator can untangle even the most complicated disputes.
Advanced Usage
  • "to untangle oneself from": to free oneself from a difficult, restrictive, or complicated situation.
    • She finally managed to untangle herself from the burdensome contract.
Variants and Related Words
  • Untangled (adj): Describing something that has been freed from tangles.
    • The untangled yarn was ready for knitting.
  • Untangling (n/gerund): The process or act of untangling.
    • The untangling of the legal documents required patience.
Synonyms
  • Disentangle: To free from entanglement.
  • Unravel: To separate the threads of; also used figuratively for solving mysteries.
  • Extricate: To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
  • Unsnarl: To remove snarls or tangles from.
Antonyms
  • Tangle: To twist together into a confused mass.
  • Entangle: To cause to become twisted together or caught in.
  • Complicate: To make something more complex or difficult.
Phrasal Verbs

("Untangle" does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically contained within the single word.)

Related Idioms
  • "To untangle a knotty problem": To solve a very difficult and complicated issue.
    • The committee's job was to untangle the knotty problem of the budget deficit.
untangle

I need to untangle the knots in this ball of yarn.

Verb
  1. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
    • unravel the thread
  2. release from entanglement of difficulty
    • I cannot extricate myself from this task

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