unblock

verb

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

transitive verb

: to free from being blocked

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 Against four hearts, West led the king of spades, and Louie swiftly played low from dummy and unblocked his jack. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024 When East discarded, Cy tried to unblock his A-K-Q of clubs. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024 Author Michael Harris looks elsewhere to unblock the road to a better future. Big Think, 24 June 2024 This is because the destination IP address will be approved and unblocked before the domain name resolutions are returned to the caller. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unblock 

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

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