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to unblock
01
to make assets or funds available for use
Examples
The government decided to unblock the frozen accounts.
Sanctions were lifted to unblock trade with the region.
02
to play cards in a way that allows a partner's higher card to win the final trick in a suit
Examples
She unblocked the suit early to preserve communication with her partner.
He played the ten to unblock his partner's king.
03
to remove or clear an obstruction from something
Examples
He used a plunger to unblock the drain.
The plumber came to unblock the toilet.
04
to remove restrictions so that a website, phone, account, etc. can be accessed again
Transitive
Examples
After resolving the security issue, the IT department decided to unblock access to the restricted website for employees.
She contacted customer support to request them to unblock her account after it was mistakenly flagged for suspicious activity.
05
to remove a restriction on another user, restoring their ability to interact with one's online profile or messages
Examples
She decided to unblock her friend after their argument.
He unblocked his ex on social media out of curiosity.
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