Untangle definition

Untangle

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WordNet

(1) Become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

"Unravel the thread"

(2) Release from entanglement of difficulty

"I cannot extricate myself from this task"

WiktionaryText

To remove tangles or knots.

With gentle combing, untangle your hair.
(by extension) To remove confusion or mystery.

It took awhile, but he finally untangled the problem.