straighten out Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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