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

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in remarks made public Friday said his country could help unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It could have been fine for those simply looking for a VPN for streaming media abroad, but Avast’s ability to unblock streaming sites is rather poor.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

We'll unblock the door and open it suddenly, then, Rick, you dive into the mob.

From Smugglers' Reef by Blaine, John

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