Unblock

Synonyms of unblock

• release
• clear
• free

Antonyms of unblock

• hinder
• block
• obstruct

Collocations of unblock

blockage

Frequency: 70 %

The plumber had to remove the blockage to unblock the drain.

clog

Frequency: 65 %

She used a plunger to try and unblock the clog in the sink.

restriction

Frequency: 60 %

The government lifted the restriction to unblock access to the website.

obstruction

Frequency: 50 %

The road crew worked quickly to unblock the obstruction on the highway.

barrier

Frequency: 45 %

The mediator helped to unblock the barrier to communication between the two parties.

Idiomatic Expressions for unblock

• Phrase: unblock a drain
  Meaning: to clear a blockage in a drain or pipe that is preventing the flow of water
  Usage: I had to call a plumber to unblock the drain in my kitchen sink because the water wasn't going down.