unblock (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈblɒk/
Definition
To remove an obstruction or blockage from something, allowing it to move or function freely.
Examples
The plumber was called to unblock the drain.
Engineers worked to unblock the canal after the ship ran aground.
We need to unblock the pipes before winter sets in.
How to Use unblock
- unblock something (collocation)
- To remove an obstruction from a physical object or passage. — "We had to unblock the chimney after the storm."
- unblock someone (collocation)
- To remove a restriction that prevents someone from accessing something (e.g., a website, an account). — "The IT department can unblock your access to the network."
- unblock your mind (idiom)
- To free your thoughts from worries or inhibitions. — "Take a break to unblock your mind and come back with fresh ideas."
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