untie

Definition

  • verb: to undo the knots in or of (something)
  • verb: to free from something that ties, fastens, or restrains
  • synonyms: unbind, cast off, clear

Examples

  • He 'untied' the package and opened it.

  • She 'untied' the horse from the post.

  • She 'untied' her shoelaces/shoes.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What the fuck is going on? - Someone call an ambulance! - Dad! - What's he doing here? - Violet, untie his hands. He's gonna be okay, Goldie. It went clean through. We have to stop this bleeding. He's okay. (..)
    1996 Foxfire