Unblocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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unblocking

 

[ สŒnหˆblษ’kษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

removing obstruction

Unblocking refers to the action of removing an obstruction or barrier that is preventing access or flow. It is commonly used in the context of physical blockages, such as unclogging a sink or clearing a blocked drain. Additionally, it can also apply to digital or metaphorical situations, like unblocking a user on a social media platform or overcoming mental obstacles. This term emphasizes the resolution of something that was previously hindering progress or operation.

Synonyms

clearing, liberating, removing

Examples of usage

  • The plumber is unblocking the sink in the kitchen.
  • He is unblocking her on social media after their argument.
  • I need to unblock my schedule to make time for the appointment.
Context #2 | Noun

fault removal

Unblocking can also be used as a noun to describe the process of correcting or resolving any blockage. This usage typically relates to the physical act, such as unblocking a drain, as well as more abstract interpretations, like unblocking creativity. It signifies a crucial step in achieving functionality and flow after a period of difficulty or interruption.

Synonyms

clearing, removal, resolution

Examples of usage

  • The unblocking of the drain took longer than expected.
  • I underwent a creative unblocking process to finish my art piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "unblocking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desbloqueio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคฌเฅเคฒเฅ‰เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entsperrung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembukaan blokir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฑะปะพะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odblokowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒ–ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉblocage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desbloqueo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engelleme kaldฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ๋‹จ ํ•ด์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู„ุบุงุก ุงู„ุญุธุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odblokovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odblokovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odblokiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afblokun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะฝ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blokdan รงฤฑxarma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desbloqueo

Etymology

The term 'unblocking' derives from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or reversal, and the root word 'block', which originates from the Old English 'blocca', referring to a solid piece of material that obstructs movement. The concept of blocking is deeply rooted in various contexts, ranging from physical barriers to metaphorical hindrances in thought or progress. The need to unblock is often associated with overcoming challenges, whether they are tangible or abstract. As languages evolved, so did the usage of 'unblocking', which adapted to include digital barriers, reflecting modern challenges in communication and creativity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,406, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.