as in to open
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way unblock the road so that the convoy can proceed

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Recent Examples on the Web New raw materials and new manufacturing processes may be on the precipice of unlocking and unblocking supply chain challenges across the AI sector. Matthew Putman, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 If East-West had followed, partner could have taken two more high trumps, unblocking dummy’s last high club, and claimed. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2024 Treatment differs based on the underlying cause but may include medications like Flomax, urinary catheters or stents, and different surgeries to unblock obstructions or help widen the urethra. Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024 West unblocked his nine, won the next diamond with the ace and led a third diamond through dummy’s 8-6 to Minnie’s 10-7. Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unblock 

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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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