Meaning
To twist things into a messy knot; or to become involved in a messy situation.
Example Sentence
"The cat got tangled up in the ball of yarn."
Synonyms
entangle
knot
involve
Usage Note
This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").