unstop

verb

un·​stop ˌən-ˈstäp How to pronounce unstop (audio)
unstopped; unstopping; unstops

transitive verb

1
: to free from an obstruction : open
unstop a drain
2
: to remove a stopper from
unstop a flask

Examples of unstop in a Sentence

the plumber unstopped the drain
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Hundreds of protesters, who had promised to be a visible presence here and filled several sections of the arena, let out an elated, unstopping cheer. Monica Davey and Julie Bosman, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2016

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unstop was in the 14th century

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“Unstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstop. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

unstop

verb
un·​stop ˌən-ˈstäp How to pronounce unstop (audio)
ˈən-
1
: to free from blockage : open
unstop a drain
2
: to remove a stopper from
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