unblock

verb

un·​block ˌən-ˈbläk How to pronounce unblock (audio)
unblocked; unblocking; unblocks
Synonyms of unblocknext

transitive verb

: to free from being blocked
a procedure to unblock his arteries

Examples of unblock in a Sentence

A procedure was done to unblock his arteries. unblock the road so that the convoy can proceed
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Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to send $1 billion to the Board of Peace for humanitarian purposes in Gaza if the U.S. unblocks the money. Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 The consortium is calling for coordinated intervention between retailers, suppliers and the UK government to unblock Scope 3. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025 For those who instead struggle with nasal congestion, a simple nose unblocking exercise can help. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025 Ensuring dryer vents remain clean and unblocked by lint is especially important, and not just for retaining the quality of your laundry. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unblock

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unblock was circa 1611

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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unblock. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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