Definitions

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 plan is an arm’s-length effort to unblock the vital supply waterway that doesn’t involve escorts by U.S. warships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The White House said Monday it was examining Iran's latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, two months after a US and Israeli offensive sent shockwaves through the global economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 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

Last week, the UK chaired talks involving more than 40 countries on how to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, with all participants agreeing that the war had to end first.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They have gone down to unblock the mouth of the cave outside, and make a feint of entering.

From Gaut Gurley by Thompson, D. P.

unblock

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