CEFR B2

untie

verb

Meaning

To loosen or undo something that is tied, fastened, or wrapped.

Examples

Please untie the knot in the rope.
She managed to untie the shoelaces that were stuck.

Synonyms: loosen, unfasten, undo, release

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untie (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtaɪ/

Definition

To loosen or undo something that is tied, fastened, or wrapped.

Examples

Please untie the knot in the rope.
She managed to untie the shoelaces that were stuck.
He carefully untied the ribbon from the gift box.

How to Use untie

untie something (prepositional phrase): To loosen or undo something that is tied or fastened. — "He helped her untie the scarf from around her neck."

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