unblock

verb

un·​block ˌən-ˈbläk 

unblocked; unblocking; unblocks

transitive verb

: to free from being blocked

a procedure to unblock his arteries

Synonyms of unblock

• open
• clear

Examples of unblock in a Sentence

A procedure was done to unblock his arteries.

unblock the road so that the convoy can proceed

Recent Examples on the Web

In return, Tehran has reiterated its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear weapon, promised to dilute near weapons-grade uranium, and agreed to unblock the Strait of Hormuz – concessions that don’t go significantly beyond its prewar offers. —Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

For the first time in 16 years, Viktor Orbán misses an EU leaders’ summit as new Prime Minister Péter Magyar takes Hungary’s seat and moves to unblock Ukraine’s path to the bloc. —Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Cerys Goodall is the Founder of The Goods, a strategic consultancy focused on unblocking and accelerating startups and founders. —Cerys Goodall, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Content under this category is automatically blocked on the network but can be unblocked by adults. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unblock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk