Meaning of the word untangle in English
What does untangle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
untangle
US /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
UK /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
Verb
1.
undo or unravel (something tangled)
Example:
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She carefully tried to untangle the knot in her necklace.
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It took a long time to untangle the fishing lines.
2.
resolve (a complicated or confused situation)
Example:
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The detective worked to untangle the complex web of clues.
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It's hard to untangle all the issues in this dispute.
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