straighten out meaning and definition

STRAIGHTEN OUT verb

Definition of straighten out (verb)

1. settle or put right
   • "we need to iron out our disagreements"
   • synonyms: iron out, put right
2. extricate from entanglement
   • "Can you disentangle the cord?"
   • synonyms: disentangle, unsnarl
   • antonym: entangle
3. change for the better
   • "The lazy student promised to reform"; "the habitual cheater finally saw the light"
   • synonyms: reform, see the light
4. make straight
   • synonyms: straighten
5. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
   • "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
   • synonyms: clear, clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, shed light on, sort out
6. put (things or places) in order
   • "Tidy up your room!"
   • synonyms: clean up, neaten, square away, straighten, tidy, tidy up