Uncross Meaning in English
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Definition
To move something so that it is no longer crossed over or intertwined, such as uncrossing your arms or legs.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical actions like 'uncross your legs' or 'uncross your arms.' Not used figuratively or for complex things. Formal or neutral register. Usually gives a simple instruction.
Spanish: descruzarPortuguese (BR): descruzarPortuguese (PT): descruzarChinese (Simplified): 松开（交叉的腿、手等）Chinese (Traditional): 鬆開（交叉的腿、手等）Hindi: पैर या हाथ खोलनाArabic: فك التشابك (الأرجل أو الأذرع)Bengali: খুলে দেওয়া - খোলা (জড়ানো কিছু মুক্ত করা)Russian: развести - расплестиJapanese: 組んだものをほどく - 組んだ手や足をほどくVietnamese: tháo ra - duỗi raKorean: 꼬인 것을 풀다 - 교차한 것을 풀다Turkish: çözmek - açmak (çapraz olanı)Urdu: کھول دینا - جدا کرنا (جو چیزیں جڑی ہوں)Indonesian: melepaskan silang - meluruskan
Example Sentences
Please uncross your arms during the interview.
basic
He uncrossed his legs and stood up.
basic
Can you uncross your fingers?
basic
She shifted in her seat and uncrossed her ankles, trying to get comfortable.
natural
I had to uncross a bunch of tangled wires under my desk.
natural
Without thinking, she quickly uncrossed her arms as he entered the room.
natural