unblock
to clear something that is blocked so things can pass through again
To remove something that is blocking a passage, pipe, road, nose, or similar space so that movement or flow is possible again.
to make something available again after it was blocked
To remove a restriction or technical block so that a website, account, card, file, app, or service can be accessed or used again.
to let someone contact you again after you blocked them
To remove a block on a person, phone number, or social media account so that they can contact you or see your content again.
to solve a problem that is stopping progress
To remove a problem, delay, or obstacle that is preventing work, a decision, a process, or negotiations from moving forward.
to make it possible to think, create, or feel freely again
To help ideas, feelings, memories, or creativity start flowing again after they have been stuck or suppressed.
- Base: unblock
- 3rd Person Singular: unblocks
- Present Participle: unblocking
- Past: unblocked
unblock a drain
1clear a household drain
to make a drain work again by removing what is blocking it
- I used a plunger to unblock the drain in the shower.
- The kitchen drain was blocked, so we called someone to unblock it.
- Baking soda and vinegar sometimes help unblock a slow drain.
- Can you help me unblock the drain in the bathroom?
- We need to unblock the drain before the sink overflows.
unblock a number
5allow calls or texts again
to let a phone number call or message you again
- I unblocked her number because I needed to receive the confirmation code.
- To unblock a number, open your phone settings and go to blocked contacts.
- He had blocked the delivery driver by mistake and quickly unblocked the number.
- I want to unblock this number on my phone.
- She unblocked my number, so I can call her again.
unblock a project
8remove a work obstacle
to solve the problem that is stopping a project from continuing
- We need a decision from legal to unblock the project.
- Hiring two more developers should unblock the project next month.
- The funding agreement finally unblocked the project after months of delay.
- The manager helped unblock the project by approving the budget.
- A quick meeting with the client could unblock the project.
unblock a toilet
2clear a blocked toilet
to make a blocked toilet work again
- The toilet is blocked again, and we need to unblock it before the guests arrive.
- He tried to unblock the toilet with a plunger.
- If you can’t unblock the toilet yourself, call a plumber.
- I had to unblock the toilet this morning.
- The landlord sent a plumber to unblock the toilet.
unblock a website
3restore website access
to allow people to visit a website again
- The school unblocked the website for students doing research.
- You may need admin permission to unblock a website on the network.
- The extension can unblock websites that are restricted in some regions.
- How can I unblock this website on my laptop?
- The company unblocked the website after checking it was safe.
unblock access to something
7restore access to a resource
to let people use or reach something again
- The update unblocked access to several online services.
- The court order unblocked access to the documents.
- Engineers worked overnight to unblock access to the database.
- The IT team unblocked access to my email account.
- The new rule unblocked access to public records.
unblock someone on social media
4allow contact again online
to stop blocking someone on an app or social media site
- She unblocked him on Instagram after they apologized to each other.
- If you unblock someone on WhatsApp, they may be able to message you again.
- I accidentally blocked my cousin and had to unblock her on Facebook.
- I decided to unblock my friend on Instagram.
- Can you show me how to unblock someone on WhatsApp?
unblock your ears
6relieve blocked ears
to make your ears stop feeling blocked
- Swallowing or yawning can help unblock your ears during a flight.
- My ears were blocked after the cold, and it took days to unblock them.
- The doctor suggested drops to help unblock my ear safely.
- How can I unblock my ears after flying?
- I tried chewing gum to unblock my ears on the plane.