unblock

US /ʌnˈblɑːk/

UK /ʌnˈblɑːk/

1.

remove an obstruction from (something)

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Can you help me unblock the drain?

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The road was unblocked after the fallen tree was removed.

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clear open free unclog release

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block obstruct clog jam choke

2.

remove a restriction on (something)

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The government decided to unblock access to certain websites.

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She asked him to unblock her on social media.

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allow enable permit release authorize

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block restrict ban prohibit forbid