unblock

[ uhn-blok ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove a block or obstruction from:

   to unblock a channel; to unblock a person's credit.

2. Bridge. to play (a suit) so that the last card of the suit in one hand can provide access to the hand of the partnership having the longer holding in the suit.

unblock

/ ʌnˈblɒk /

verb

1. to remove a blockage from (a pipe, etc)

Word History and Origins

Origin of unblock¹

First recorded in 1605–15; un- ² + block

Example Sentences

Blakespear has since unblocked everyone and issued a 10-paragraph apology post on Facebook, but the complainants say the apology was disingenuous and that Blakespear still hasn’t paid the $5,000 that was agreed upon in the settlement.

From Voice of San Diego

That ruling could help unblock some GDPR enforcement against the most powerful tech companies at the regulatory level, potentially reducing the blockages created by bottlenecks such as Ireland.

From TechCrunch

Still, subreddit moderators are free to block and unblock whatever they wish (remember, Holy Roman Empire).

From The Daily Beast

Mr. Clifford implored the man, almost with tears, to unblock the wall and allow them to go down to the Makalanga.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• ameliorate
• disentangle
• unclog