Unblock Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈblɑk
uhn-BLAHK
ʌnblˈɒk
uhn-BLOK
Definition
To remove something that is blocking or stopping movement, or to allow someone or something to function or communicate again.
Usage & Nuances
Common in technology (like 'unblock a contact' or 'unblock an account') and physical contexts ('unblock a pipe'). It is usually informal or neutral. Do not confuse it with 'unlock' (which refers to opening something that is locked).
Spanish: desbloquear - quitar el bloqueoPortuguese (BR): desbloquear - desobstruirPortuguese (PT): desbloquear - desobstruirChinese (Simplified): 解锁 - 清除阻塞Chinese (Traditional): 解鎖 - 清除阻塞Hindi: अनब्लॉक करना - अवरोध हटानाArabic: إلغاء الحظر - إزالة الانسدادBengali: আনব্লক করা - বাধা সরানোRussian: разблокироватьJapanese: ブロック解除するVietnamese: mở khóa - gỡ chặnKorean: 차단 해제하다Turkish: engeli kaldırmakUrdu: ان بلاک کرناIndonesian: membuka blokir - menghilangkan sumbatan
Example Sentences
Please unblock the sink; the water won't drain.
basic
How do I unblock my phone number?
basic
You need to unblock me on social media.
basic
It took me an hour to unblock that clogged pipe.
natural
Can you unblock your schedule for a quick meeting this afternoon?
natural
I had to call support to unblock my account after too many password attempts.
natural