unblocking
ˌʌnˈblɒkɪŋ
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Definition of unblocking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
removalRareact of removing an obstruction or blockageRare
  • The unblocking of the drain solved the problem.
clearing removal
2.
communicationRareprocess of enabling communication againRare
  • Unblocking on social media allowed them to chat again.
reconnecting reopening
3.
financeTECH.making assets available for useTECH.
  • The unblocking of funds helped the project continue.
liberation release

Adjective

1.
removalRarehaving the ability to remove obstructionsRare
  • The unblocking agent worked quickly to clear the drain.
clearing
2.
technologyRarecapable of restoring access or flowRare
  • The unblocking software restored access to the website.
clearing opening
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Origin of unblocking

English, un- (not) + block (obstruct)

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plumbing tool
long flexible tool for unblocking drains

Examples of unblocking in a sentence

  • Unblocking the pipe was necessary to restore water supply.
  • Unblocking was necessary to receive messages.
  • The unblocking of emails improved communication.
  • Unblocking of assets allowed for new investments.
  • The unblocking process freed up significant capital.
  • The unblocking tool was essential for the plumbing job.

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  1. French:déblocage, désobstruant, ...
  2. German:Freimachen, freimachend, ...
  3. Italian:sblocco, disostruente, ...
  4. Spanish:desobstrucción, desobstructor, ...
  5. Portuguese:desentupimento, desentupidor, ...
  6. Chinese:清理, 疏通的, ...
  7. Japanese:詰まりを取り除くこと, 詰まりを解消する, ...
  8. Arabic:إزالة الانسداد, مُزِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּתִיחַת הַסְתִימָה, פּוֹתֵחַ סְתִימוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:разблокировка, разблокирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розблокування, розблокувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:खुलवाना, साफ, ...
unblock
ʌnˈblɒk

Definition of unblock - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
clear obstructionRareremove an obstruction from somethingRare
  • He managed to unblock the clogged sink..
clear
2.
communicationRareallow communication again with someone previously blockedRare
  • She decided to unblock him on social media.
reconnect
3.
resourcesRaremake assets or resources availableRare
  • The government plans to unblock funds for the project.
free liberate release
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Origin of unblock

English, un- (reverse) + block (obstruct)

Examples of unblock in a sentence

  • The plumber unblocked the kitchen drain quickly.
  • He chose to unblock her number after the argument.
  • I had to unblock my friend to see the message.
  • The bank decided to unblock the necessary resources.
  • Efforts to unblock the assets were successful.

View all translations of unblock

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  1. French:déboucher, débloquer, ...
  2. German:freimachen, entblocken, ...
  3. Italian:sbloccare, riattivare la comunicazione con, ...
  4. Spanish:desbloquear, permitir comunicación, ...
  5. Portuguese:desobstruir, desbloquear, ...
  6. Chinese:疏通, 解除屏蔽, ...
  7. Japanese:詰まりを取る, 解除する, ...
  8. Arabic:فَتَحَ, رَفَعَ الحَظْر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְתֹּחַ סְתִימָה, לְבַטֵּל חֲסִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:прочистить, разблокировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розблокувати, відновити зв'язок, ...
  12. Hindi:अवरोध हटाना, अनब्लॉक करना, ...

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