Unstop: meaning, definitions and examples

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unstop

 

[ สŒnหˆstษ’p ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

The verb 'unstop' typically means to remove an obstruction or blockage from something, such as a pipe or a container. When you unstop a drain, for example, you clear away whatever is preventing water from flowing freely. This term is often used in practical situations in plumbing or in a metaphorical sense when discussing ideas or progress. It's a relatively informal term, but can be useful in various contexts.

Synonyms

clear, free, remove obstruction, unblock

Examples of usage

  • I need to unstop the sink before it overflows.
  • He managed to unstop the conversation by bringing up a new topic.
  • The technician was called to unstop the clogged pipe.
  • They found a way to unstop their creative process.
  • Can you help me unstop this bottle?

Translations

Translations of the word "unstop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stoppen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berhenti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฟะธะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatrzymaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญขใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrรชter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ detener

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท durmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉˆ์ถ”๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zastavit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zastaviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœๆญข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustaviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stoppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา›ั‚ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฉแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dayandฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ detener

Etymology

The word 'unstop' is formed by combining the prefix 'un-', which typically means 'not' or 'reverse of', with the verb 'stop'. The verb 'stop' has origins in Old English 'stoppian', which means to close or seal something. The prefix 'un-' has been used in Germanic languages for centuries to indicate negation or the reversal of an action. Thus, 'unstop' conveys the action of reversing the act of stopping, specifically in contexts involving physical or metaphorical blockages. This compound verb has evolved in usage mainly in informal and technical contexts, especially in discussions surrounding plumbing, maintenance, and problem-solving.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,146, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.