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 of unblock
Access to Fortnite via Apple's iPhone Operating System and through its App Store will be unavailable worldwide until Apple unblocks it, Epic Games said.
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Supantha Mukherjee, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Federal judge orders Trump administration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools
The federal government provided $189 billion in aid for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
She’s also been able to tell her bonus family by unblocking them from her account.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Supantha Mukherjee, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Federal judge orders Trump administration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools
The federal government provided $189 billion in aid for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
She’s also been able to tell her bonus family by unblocking them from her account.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Pittman is referring to the 6-4 left-hander Austin Simmons, who suffered a left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Ole Miss’ 30-23 win last week at Kentucky to open league play.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jean Silva Betting Odds And Line Movement When the betting odds opened for the Noche UFC main event, BetOnline had Silva as the -250 betting favorite over the +210 Lopes.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Martinez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week as the team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Volunteers will work with Clean Vibes crew members and fellow volunteers to clear the venue and vending areas of all event litter and debris.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Unblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unblock. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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