verb
- to remove knots or twisted parts from something; to straighten out
- to solve or clarify a complicated problem or situation
Usage: figurative
Examples
- She spent an hour trying to untangle her necklace.
- The fishing line was so knotted that it took forever to untangle.
- Can you help me untangle these Christmas lights?
- The detective worked to untangle the web of lies.
- It will take time to untangle this legal mess.
- The therapist helped them untangle their relationship problems.
- We need to untangle the facts from the rumors.