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untie

[ʌnˈtaɪ]

untie Definition

  • 1to undo the knot or bow in something
  • 2to free someone or something from being tied up or fastened

Using untie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "untie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Can you help me untie this knot?

  • Example

    He quickly untied the rope and set the boat adrift.

  • Example

    She untied the ribbon and opened the box.

  • Example

    The hostages were finally untied by their captors.

untie Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for untie

Phrases with untie

  • to end a marriage or romantic relationship

    Example

    After years of fighting, they finally decided to untie the knot.

  • untie someone's hands

    to allow someone to act freely or without restrictions

    Example

    The new policy will untie the hands of local businesses, allowing them to expand and grow.

  • untie one's tongue

    to become able to speak freely and confidently after being nervous or shy

    Example

    After a few drinks, he finally untied his tongue and started telling jokes and stories.

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Summary: untie in Brief

The verb 'untie' [ʌnˈtaɪ] means to undo a knot or bow, or to free someone or something from being tied up or fastened. It can be used literally, as in 'Can you help me untie this knot?' or figuratively, as in 'The new policy will untie the hands of local businesses.' 'Untie' also appears in phrases like 'untie the knot,' meaning to end a marriage or relationship, and 'untie one's tongue,' meaning to become able to speak freely and confidently.