unblock

• Глагол, означающий устранение затора или препятствия, или восстановление доступа к чему-либо, что ранее было ограничено.

A verb meaning to remove a blockage or obstacle, or to restore access to something that was previously restricted.

1. B1formal

   To clear or remove an obstruction from something, allowing it to function normally.

   Устранить засор

   • The plumber came to unblock the kitchen sink.
   • She used a special tool to unblock the drain.
   • The road crew worked to unblock the traffic jam.

   Synonymsclearfreeopenreleaseunclog

   Antonymsblockclogobstructplugstop

2. Make assets availableB2formal

   To make assets or funds accessible for use, often after a restriction or freeze.

   Разблокировать

   • The bank agreed to unblock the frozen account.
   • The government moved to unblock the company's assets.
   • They needed to unblock the funds to continue the project.

   Synonymsclearfreeliberatereleaseunfreezeunlock

   Antonymsblockfreeze

3. Play cards strategicallyC2formal

   In card games, to play cards of a suit in a way that allows a partner to take the last trick with a higher card.

   Разыграть масть

   • He unblocked the suit by playing his ace early.
   • The player carefully unblocked the hearts to set up the contract.
   • She unblocked the diamonds to ensure her partner could win the final trick.