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Definition of unblock

unblock

/ʌnˈblɑːk/
un · block
Adjective:unblocked
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Past Simple:unblocked
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Past Participle:unblocked
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Present Participle:unblocking
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unblock Lexical Profile

unblock Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To restore access to a digital account, phone number, website, or financial asset by lifting a previous restriction.

Example

"You will need to contact the bank to unblock your credit card after the suspicious transaction alert."

2

To remove an obstruction or blockage from a pipe, passage, or pathway so that things can move or flow freely.

Example

"The plumber used a specialized auger to unblock the kitchen drain."

3

To remove an impediment or bottleneck that is preventing a task, project, or person from making progress.

Example

"The project manager scheduled a quick meeting to unblock the engineering team on the new software release."

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• Rhymes for unblock

• Nearby Words

unblinkered
unblinking
unblinkingly
unblock
unblocker
unbloodied
unblurred

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unblock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unblock
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