1. To untangle or undo something that is knotted or woven together
She carefully unraveled the tangled yarn.
Ela cuidadosamente desenrolou o fio emaranhado.
2. To solve or explain something mysterious or complicated
The detective worked to unravel the mystery.
O detetive trabalhou para desvendar o mistério.
3. To fall apart or disintegrate, often in a gradual way
His carefully planned project began to unravel.
Seu projeto cuidadosamente planejado começou a desmoronar.
4. To cause something woven or knitted to separate into threads
The sweater began to unravel at the seam.
O suéter começou a desfiar na costura.