untie

/ˈʌnˌtaɪ/

/ənˈtaɪ/

Other forms: untied; untying; unties

Definitions of untie

1. verb

   cause to become loose
   “untie the knot”

   synonyms: loosen, undo

   type of:

   alter, change, modify

   cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
2. verb

   undo the ties of
   “They untied the prisoner”

   synonyms: unbrace, unlace

   antonyms:

   tie

   fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord

   types:

   unloose, unloosen

   loosen the ties of

   unlash

   untie the lashing of

   type of:

   undo

   cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect