Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtaɪd/
verb to release or loosen a knot or tie
A1 She untied her shoelaces before taking off her shoes.
A2 The dog untied the leash and ran off into the park.
B1 The magician untied the knots in the rope with a flick of his wrist.
B2 The sailor untied the ropes to release the sails and catch the wind.
C1 The detective untied the mystery of the missing jewels with careful investigation.
C2 The master escape artist untied himself from the straitjacket in a matter of seconds.
adjective not tied or fastened
A1 The shoelaces on my shoes became untied while I was running.
A2 She left the package untied on the doorstep.
B1 The untied knot in the rope caused it to unravel.
B2 The untied ribbon fluttered in the breeze.
C1 The untied contract led to confusion and disputes.
C2 The untied threads of the tapestry created a beautiful, intricate design.
adverb in a manner that is not tied or fastened
A1 She quickly untied her shoelaces before entering the house.
A2 The knot was so tight that she struggled to untie it.
B1 He untied the rope and let the boat drift away from the dock.
B2 The magician untied the ropes with a swift movement, freeing himself from the restraints.
C1 The detective carefully untied the clues that led to the identity of the culprit.
C2 With a steady hand, she untied the intricate knots that held the treasure chest closed.
formal She untied the ribbon from the gift box with delicate precision.
informal I quickly untied my shoelaces before entering the house.
slang He untied the knot and let the cat out of the bag.
figurative The therapist helped her untie the emotional knots that were holding her back.
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