untwine

/ˈʌntwaɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or take out something twisted or wound together, such as a rope or a skein of yarn

“She carefully untwined the knots from the rope.”

2. verb

to separate or disentangle something complex or confused

“The project manager worked to untwine the various threads of the proposal.”

3. verb

to tell or explain something in a way that makes it clearer or more understandable

“The teacher helped the student untwine the complex ideas in the novel.”

4. noun

the act of removing or taking out something twisted or wound together

“The untwine of the rope was a slow process.”

5. noun

the act of separating or disentangling something complex or confused

“The untwine of the project was a crucial step in its completion.”

Synonyms

  • disentangle
  • unravel
  • unwind

Antonyms

  • entwine
  • tangle