Meaning of disentangle in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡ(ə)l/

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  1. Verb

    disentangle

    Definitions

    1. release from entanglement of difficulty

    Examples

    • « I cannot extricate myself from this task »

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  2. 2. extricate from entanglement

    Examples

    • « Can you disentangle the cord? »

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  3. 3. free from involvement or entanglement

    Examples

    • « How can I disentangle myself from her personal affiars? »

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  4. 4. separate the tangles of

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  5. 5. smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb

    Examples

    • « comb your hair before dinner »
    • « comb the wool »

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