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Meaning of unblocking
The primary meaning of "unblocking" is to remove or clear a blockage or obstacle that is preventing something from happening or flowing.
Etymology of unblocking
The word "unblocking" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "opposite of" and the word "blocking" which is derived from the word "block" meaning "obstacle" or "barrier"
The word "block" originated from the Old French word "bloc" meaning "log" or "tree trunk" and has been used in English since the 14th century
Synonyms
freeing
releasing
clearing
opening
unfastening
loosening
liberating
disentangling
unraveling
straightening
easing
facilitating
streamlining
simplifying
clarifying
easing
smoothing
expediting
hastening
quickening
accelerating
facilitating
enabling
allowing
permitting
clearing
removing
eliminating
eradicating
dissolving
resolving
settling
mediating
arbitrating
negotiating
intervening
interceding
Definitions
- To remove a blockage or obstacle from something
- * To make something possible or easier by removing obstacles or difficulties
- * To free someone or something from a blockage or restriction
Usage Examples
- The plumber was able to unblock the drain by using a plunger and some chemicals
- * The new policy aims to unblock the flow of traffic in the city center
- * The therapist helped the patient to unblock their emotions and express their feelings
Antonyms
blocking
obstructing
hindering
impeding
preventing
stopping
halting
blocking
barring
restricting
limiting
constraining
confining
trapping
clogging
jamming
snagging
tangling
knotting
complicating
confusing
puzzling
perplexing
baffling
stymying
thwarting