deobstruct

/diːˈɒbstʌkt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or relieve an obstruction, especially in a pipe or channel, or to make something clear or intelligible by removing an obstacle or hindrance.

“The plumber had to deobstruct the drain to fix the problem.”

2. noun

an act of removing or relieving an obstruction, especially in a pipe or channel.

“The deobstruction of the pipe took several hours.”

3. verb (transitive)

to make something clear or intelligible by removing an obstacle or hindrance.

“The new policy aimed to deobstruct the process and make it more efficient.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • unblock

Antonyms

  • block
  • obstruct