unblock

[uhn-blok] / ʌnˈblɒk /

VERB

clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ameliorate disentangle unclog

STRONG

brighten clarify cleanse disencumber disengage eliminate empty erase extricate free lighten loosen lose meliorate open purify refine rid sweep tidy unburden unload unloose unpack untie vacate void wipe

WEAK

break up burn off rule out shake off throw off

Antonyms

STRONG

burden corrupt darken depress dirty dull fill keep load pollute sanction upset

Example Sentences

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The deal to unblock the global energy funnel gives Iran a say in its future management, and a route to riches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

After a flare-up in tensions around the American effort to unblock shipping traffic, markets appeared to welcome apparent de-escalation External link between Washington and Tehran.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I can’t access them again until I return to my office and re-tap the pass to unblock them.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

Trump has urged US allies to help unblock the strait.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"I thought," Trigger said reflectively, "you could unblock someone like that."

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.

unblock

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