unblock

Formsunblocks, unblocking, unblocked

Pluralunblocks

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To clear away something that is blocking a pipe, drain, or path.

   Like pulling a clump of hair out of a drain so the water can flow again.

   A plumber came to unblock the kitchen sink.

   Workers unblocked the storm drain after leaves piled up inside it.

   Similarclear, unclog, unplug, free, open

   Oppositeblock, obstruct, clog

2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To let someone reach you again after you had stopped their messages or calls.

   Like opening a door you had locked, so a person can reach you again.

   She decided to unblock her cousin on the app.

   He unblocked his old friend after they made up.

   Oppositeblock

3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To free something up so that it can be used again.

   Like opening a gate so the people waiting can finally come through.

   The new policy will unblock funds for local schools.

   The committee voted to unblock the stalled building project.

   Similarrelease, unlock, unfreeze, free

   Oppositeblock, freeze

4. 4
   nouncountable

   The act of clearing away a block or blockage.

   Like the cleanup that finally gets water flowing through a pipe again.

   A simple unblock of the pipe stopped the flooding.

   The unblock took longer than the crew expected.

   Similarclearance, clearing

   Note
5. 5
   verbintransitive

   In cards, to throw away a high card so it won't get in the way of your partner's long suit.

   Like stepping out of a doorway so the person behind you can walk through.

   Remember to unblock early so your partner's spades can run.

   She unblocked at just the right moment and the long suit came good.

   Note

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