untie
verb (used with object)
to loose or unfasten (anything tied); let or set loose by undoing a knot.
have untied
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present perfectof untie.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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How could he have untied the wire from the tree?
From The Pony Rider Boys in the Grand Canyon Or, The Mystery of Bright Angel Gulch by Frank Gee Patchin
Elmer told the others, when a dozen more seconds had dragged past, and they felt they might safely assume that the fugitives must have untied the team, as well as scrambled into the wagon.
From The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts: Under Canvas or, The Hunt for the Cartaret Ghost by Alan Douglas
The Hajji said: 'I have untied as knot in my head-handkerchief which will be more to us than a thousand.'
From Actions and Reactions by Rudyard Kipling
"I guess Trouble must have untied him and brought him here," suggested Janet.
From The Curlytops on Star Island or Camping out with Grandpa by Julia Greene
I have untied against you the club-footed vines— I have sent in the Jungle to swamp out your lines!
From Songs from Books by Rudyard Kipling
