unclog

/ʌŋˈklɒɡ/

Definitions

1. verb

to clear an obstruction or blockage from a pipe, drain, or other passage

“She had to unclog the sink after soap clogged it.”

2. verb

to free something from an obstruction or hindrance

“The new policy aimed to unclog the bureaucratic red tape.”

3. verb

to remove an obstruction from a computer system or network

“The IT team worked to unclog the server after the crash.”

4. verb

to remove an obstruction from the air or a passage of air

“The engineer worked to unclog the air vent after the storm.”

5. noun

an act of clearing an obstruction or blockage

“The unclog was a nightmare to deal with.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • decongest
  • unblock

Antonyms

  • clog
  • obstruct