unblock

UK /ʌnˈblɒk/ US /ʌnˈblɒk/
verb 4noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

To remove or clear a block or obstruction from.

We need a plumber to unblock the sink.

During this period, Network Rail was able to unblock a culvert and stabilise a high-risk landslip at Beattock, and to stabilise a high-risk landslip site at Ravenstruther (near Carstairs).

2

To free or make available.

It is not just bad news about Dubai that gets blocked from the Internet; […] a whole range of other social networking sites have been blocked, unblocked and reblocked.

3

In whist, to throw away a high card so as not to interrupt one's partner's long suit.

4

To enable communication again, via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with (somebody previously blocked).

noun

1

The removal of a block or blockage.

Look for every opportunity to create an entry to the weak hand. Spectacular unblocks are often needed.

Control messages, such as requests/forwards/unblocks, are often shorter as they need to carry the address and some header information, while data messages, such as responses, are cache-line sized with some extra header information.

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