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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Trump has urged US allies to help unblock the strait.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It would require U.S.-protected convoys to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

That may be what’s behind ExpressVPN’s impressive ability to unblock streaming sites.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Speeding up recruitment, she argues, helps unblock hospital discharge delays.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From Smugglers' Reef by Blaine, John