Wordiyo
RootsVocabularyCoursesGuidesMy WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Roots
  • Vocabulary
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Pricing

Company

  • About
  • Terms
  • Privacy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /untie

untie

UK/.ʌn'tai/US
B2

Definitions

v.

To undo a knot or fastening; to release something from being tied or bound.

解开;松开(绳结等)

Root Breakdown

Native English
unnot, reversal
+
tieother
=untie

Common Collocations

  • 1.untie a knot解开结
  • 2.untie the ribbon松开绳子
  • 3.untie the rope拆开包装

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She struggled to untie the knot that had been pulled too tight.

  • 2.

    He decided to untie the ribbon and open the gift.

← Browse all roots