unblock

• Verbo que significa remover um obstáculo ou bloqueio, seja físico ou abstrato, ou restabelecer o acesso a algo que estava restrito.

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.

   Desobstruir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclearfreeopenreleaseunclog

   Antônimosblockclogobstructplugstop

2. Make assets availableB2formal

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

   Desbloquear

   • 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.

   Sinônimosclearfreeliberatereleaseunfreezeunlock

   Antônimosblockfreeze

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.

   Desbloquear o naipe

   • 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.