untie
/ʌnˈtaɪ/ · un.tie
verb
- to loosen or release a tied object, such as a knot or a rope She carefully untied the bow on her gift.
verb
- to release or set free something that is tied or restricted The judge decided to untie the red tape and approve the project.
verb
- to remove or release something that is tied or connected He untied his shoelaces and kicked off his shoes.
Did you know? The word 'untie' has been used in various contexts, including literature and everyday conversation, to convey the idea of releasing or loosening something that is tied or restricted.