Meaning of straighten out in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    straighten out

    Definitions

    1. settle or put right

    Examples

    • « we need to iron out our disagreements »
  2. 2. extricate from entanglement

    Examples

    • « Can you disentangle the cord? »

    Antonyms

  3. 3. change for the better

    Examples

    • « The lazy student promised to reform »
    • « the habitual cheater finally saw the light »
  4. 4. make straight
  5. 5. make free from confusion or ambiguity

    Examples

    • « make clear »
    • « Could you clarify these remarks? »
    • « Clear up the question of who is at fault »
  6. 6. put (things or places) in order

    Examples

    • « Tidy up your room! »