untie

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untie

He unties his shoelaces before taking off his shoes.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To undo or unfasten something that is tied: To release something by loosening or removing the knots, laces, or bonds that secure it.
    • To free from restraint or binding: To liberate someone or something from physical constraints.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
Advanced Usage
  • "to untie one's hands" (literal): To free someone's hands from being bound.
  • "to untie a problem" (figurative): To solve a complex or difficult issue. (Note: This is a metaphorical extension of the core meaning).
Variants and Related Words
  • Untied (adj): Not fastened or bound with a knot or lace.
  • Untying (n/gerund): The act of loosening or unfastening a knot.
Synonyms
  • Unfasten: To open or release something that is closed or secured.
  • Loosen: To make something less tight.
  • Unlace: To undo the laces of something (a more specific synonym).
  • Unbind: To release from bonds or restraints.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Untie from: To release something that is attached to another thing by a knot or bond.
Related Idioms
  • "To have one's hands untied": To be given freedom or authorization to act.
untie

He unties his shoelaces before taking off his shoes.

Verb
  1. cause to become loose
    • undo the shoelace
    • untie the knot
    • loosen the necktie
  2. undo the ties of
    • They untied the prisoner

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