entangle

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Entangle' is like getting caught up in a tricky situation or in complexity. It can be physical like tangled wires or metaphorical like tangled thoughts.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate mergers, legal issues can 'entangle' the process. A business lawyer might caution, 'We need to ensure all contracts are clear to avoid entangling disputes later on.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Our movie script has quite many characters with complex relationships.

Response:

Yes, we need to be careful not to entangle the plot and make it confusing.

Business

Scenario:

This contract appears to have some provisions that may invite unnecessary complications.

Response:

We should simplify the contract to avoid entangling in legal complexities.