Pronunciation: /ʌnˈstɑp/

Definitions of unstop

noun a situation where something is no longer stopped or blocked

Example Sentences

A1 The unstop of the sink caused a flood in the kitchen.

A2 She couldn't find the source of the unstop in the water pipe.

B1 The unstop of traffic on the highway delayed our arrival.

B2 The unstop of emails in my inbox is overwhelming.

C1 The unstop of emotions during the performance was palpable.

C2 The unstop of innovation in the tech industry is changing the world.

verb to remove an obstruction or blockage from

Example Sentences

A1 I can't unstop the drain, it's clogged.

A2 She tried to unstop the bottle, but it was sealed tightly.

B1 The plumber was able to unstop the toilet quickly.

B2 Using a plunger can help unstop a sink that is blocked.

C1 The engineer managed to unstop the pipeline to restore water flow.

C2 The team of experts worked together to unstop the traffic jam in record time.

Examples of unstop in a Sentence

formal The water flow was so strong that it seemed unstoppable.

informal I tried to unstop the drain but it's still clogged.

slang I need to unstop this traffic jam or I'll be late for work.

figurative Her determination to succeed was like an unstoppable force.

Grammatical Forms of unstop

past tense

unstopped

plural

unstops

comparative

more unstop

superlative

most unstop

present tense

unstops

future tense

will unstop

perfect tense

has unstop

continuous tense

is unstoping

singular

unstop

positive degree

unstop

infinitive

unstop

gerund

unstopping

participle

unstopped

Origin and Evolution of unstop

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'unstop' originated from Middle English, a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'stop' meaning 'to close or block'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unstop' has retained its original meaning of 'to remove a blockage or obstruction', but has also evolved to be used in a more general sense of 'to allow to flow freely'.