definition of
straighten out

[1] #1 straighten out v. settle or put right; "we need to iron out our disagreements". wn

[2] #2 straighten out v. extricate from entanglement; "Can you disentangle the cord?". wn

[3] #3 straighten out v. change for the better; "The lazy student promised to reform"; "the habitual cheater finally saw the light". wn

[4] #4 straighten out v. make straight. wn

[5] #5 straighten out v. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault". wn