unstop

/ˈʌnstɒp/

Definitions

1. verb

to stop or block something from moving or flowing

“The police had to unstop the blocked drain to let water flow freely.”

2. verb

to remove a stop or blockage from something

“The plumber was called to unstop the clogged pipe.”

3. verb

to make something stop or cease

“The government had to unstop the production of the faulty product.”

4. noun

a stop or blockage in a pipe or other channel

“The unstop in the pipe caused a significant increase in water pressure.”

5. noun

a stop or blockage in something

“The unstop in the machinery caused it to malfunction.”

Synonyms

  • clear
  • unblock

Antonyms

  • block
  • obstruct