1. to undo or reverse the process of weaving; to separate woven threads or fabric
Usage: often used figuratively
2. to take apart or undo something that has been carefully constructed or arranged
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• She carefully began to unweave the damaged section of the tapestry.
• The detective worked to unweave the complex web of lies.
• Time seemed to unweave the tight bonds of their friendship.
• The scholar attempted to unweave the various influences in the ancient text.
• It would take hours to unweave the tangled fishing net.
• The therapist helped him unweave his confused emotions.
• She decided to unweave the scarf and start over with a new pattern.