Word
unblocked
Phoneticsun·blocked
UK/ʌnblˈɒkt/
Definition
adj. free and open again after something was blocking it. You use it for roads, pipes, or accounts that were blocked before.
adj. free from obstruction or blockage; restored to an open or usable condition.
Examples
“The road is unblocked now.”
“After the plumber visited, the kitchen sink stayed unblocked for months.”
“Once the city cleared the fallen trees, the mountain pass remained unblocked through winter, allowing supply trucks to reach isolated villages without delay.”
Examples
simple
“The road is unblocked now.”
contextual
“After the plumber visited, the kitchen sink stayed unblocked for months.”
complex
“Once the city cleared the fallen trees, the mountain pass remained unblocked through winter, allowing supply trucks to reach isolated villages without delay.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unblocked” in context.
Verb
01. become unblocked
“After cleaning, the pipe became unblocked again.”
verb + adj
02. get unblocked
“I called the bank to get my account unblocked.”
verb + adj
03. keep unblocked
“Please keep the drain unblocked during the rainy season.”
verb + adj
04. leave unblocked
“Leave the pipe unblocked so the water can flow out.”
verb + adj
05. remain unblocked
“The drain must remain unblocked to stop flooding.”
verb + adj
Adjective
06. completely unblocked
“The pipe is completely unblocked after the plumber's visit.”
adv + adj
07. fully unblocked
“The sink is fully unblocked and the water flows well now.”
adv + adj
08. now unblocked
“The road is now unblocked and cars can pass again.”
adv + adj
09. get my account unblocked
“It took two days to get my account unblocked.”
10. keep the drain unblocked
“Remember to keep the drain unblocked when it rains a lot.”
11. pipe is fully unblocked
“The plumber said the pipe is fully unblocked now.”
12. road is now unblocked
“Good news, the road is now unblocked.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after 'be' or attributively before a noun.
Real-World Examples
“However, after lot of follow up on hourly basis, X has finally unblocked Reuters and other URLs after 9 pm on 6th July 2025.” “The same day, after being offline for over 12 hours, The Wire was unblocked in the early morning following the removal of an article on the conflict.” Synonyms
Antonyms
Word family
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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