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Definition disentangle in British English

disentangle verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡ(ə)l/
1

to separate something from the thing that is holding it or is twisted around it

Synonyms and related words
separate spread out divide
1.1

to remove knots in rope, wool etc

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clean up clear out clean
2

to separate ideas so that they are no longer confused

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understand know work out
3

to get yourself out of a situation that you no longer want to be involved in

Example

She was desperate to disentangle herself from the relationship.

Synonyms and related words
escape ride out extricate
Definition disentangle in British English