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Definition of unmute

unmute

/ʌnˈmjuːt/
un · mute
Adjective:unmuted
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Past Simple:unmuted
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Past Participle:unmuted
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Present Participle:unmuting
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unmute Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To restore the sound or audio output of (a microphone, speaker, electronic device, or participant in a virtual call) after it has been silenced.

Example

"Please unmute your microphone when it is your turn to ask a question during the webinar."

2

To restore notifications, posts, or messages from (an account, user, or conversation thread) on social media or a messaging platform after having hidden them.

Example

"She decided to unmute the group chat once the event planning was finalized."

3

To remove a mechanical mute from (a musical instrument) so that it produces its full, natural tone.

Example

"The trumpeter paused briefly to unmute his horn before playing the final solo passage."

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• Rhymes for unmute

• Nearby Words

unmown
unmuffled
unmusical
unmute
unna
unnameable
unnamed

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