Definitions

1. verb

to free from knots or tangles; to make something straight or unknotted

“She spent hours trying to untangle the mess of cables.”

2. verb

to clarify or solve a puzzle or problem

“After hours of thinking, I finally managed to untangle the mystery of the missing keys.”

3. verb

to make something complex or obscure easier to understand

“The professor’s explanation helped to untangle the confusing concept.”