Untangle

Pronunciation: /ənˈtæŋɡəl/

Untangle (verb)

  1. To separate twisted or knotted things so they become smooth and easy to use.
  2. To make a difficult situation, idea, or problem easier to understand by sorting out the parts.
  3. To explain something complicated so the meaning becomes clear.

Examples

  • She untangles the rope carefully.
  • The mechanic untangles the wire without breaking it.