Meaning of untie in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌənˈtaɪ/

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  1. Verb

    untie

    Etymology

    Old English untīgan(see un-, tie)

    Definitions

    1. undo the ties of

    Examples

    • « They untied the prisoner »

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  2. 2. cause to become loose

    Examples

    • « undo the shoelace »
    • « untie the knot »
    • « loosen the necktie »

    Derived terms

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