unstop

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English

Etymology

From Middle English unstoppen, equivalent to un- +‎ stop. Cognate with Dutch ontstoppen, German entstopfen.

Verb

unstop (third-person singular simple present unstops, present participle unstopping, simple past and past participle unstopped)

  1. To remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage.
    I was able to unstop the clogged toilet by using a plunger.
  2. To unplug or uncork a container.
    I unstopped a bottle of wine to celebrate.
  3. To draw out the stops of (an organ).

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