untie
word
/ənˈtaɪ/
uhn-TY
/ʌntˈaɪ/
uhn-TY
Definition
To open or loosen a knot or something that is tied.
Usage & Nuances
'Untie' is mainly used with things like shoelaces, ropes, or knots. Common phrases: 'untie your shoes', 'untie the rope'. It usually refers to a physical action of loosening something that is tied.
Spanish: desatar - deshacer (nudo)Portuguese (BR): desamarrar - desatarPortuguese (PT): desatar - desapertarChinese (Simplified): 解开 - 解脱Chinese (Traditional): 解開 - 解脫Hindi: खोलना - गाँठ खोलनाArabic: يفك - يحل (عقدة)Bengali: খুলে দেওয়া - বাঁধন খোলাRussian: развязатьJapanese: ほどくVietnamese: cởi ra - tháo raKorean: 풀다Turkish: çözmekUrdu: کھولناIndonesian: melepas ikatan - membuka simpul
Example Sentences
He asked me to untie the rope.
basic
It took me a while to untie the package because the strings were so tight.
natural
If you untie that balloon, it will fly away.
natural
I had to untie a bunch of tiny knots in my necklace chain.
natural
Please untie your shoes before entering the house.
basic
Can you untie this knot for me?
basic