Pronunciation: /ʌnˈstɑp/
noun a situation where something is no longer stopped or blocked
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
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.
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.
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