Unstop: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฐ
unstop
[ สnหstษp ]
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:
๐ต๐น parar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stoppen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berhenti
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะฟะธะฝะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zatrzymaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญขใใ
๐ซ๐ท arrรชter
๐ช๐ธ detener
๐น๐ท durmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉ์ถ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููู
๐จ๐ฟ zastavit
๐ธ๐ฐ zastaviลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆญข
๐ธ๐ฎ ustaviti
๐ฎ๐ธ stoppa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฉแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dayandฤฑrmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.