unban
Allow back in
To unban is to reverse a ban, restoring access or privileges that were previously revoked.
The term appears most often in online contexts—gaming, social media, forums—where users banned for violations may later be reinstated: The moderators decided to unban him after he apologized.
My account got unbanned after I appealed.
Return to previous position
- readmitAllow reentry after exclusion
- reactivateRestore to working state
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
- rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
revoke · overturn · reprieve · restore · unblock · unmute · appeal · moderator
Remove an obstacle
- unlockOpen a secured closure
- whitelistApproved access roster
- unrestrictRemove imposed limitations
- permitOfficial written authorization
reauthorize · reenable · gateway · entry · firewall · filter · IP address · bypass
Return to previous position
- reintegrateReturn to unified state
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
- readmitAllow reentry after exclusion
- redemptionRecovery or moral restoration
reconciliation · return · welcome back · second chance · reentry · forgiveness · reprieve · reestablish
reinstate
Return to previous position
- readmitAllow reentry after exclusion
- reactivateRestore to working state
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
rescind · revoke · overturn · reprieve · restore · unblock · unmute · appeal · moderator · admin
unblock
Remove an obstacle
- unlockOpen a secured closure
- whitelistApproved access roster
- unrestrictRemove imposed limitations
permit · reauthorize · reenable · gateway · entry · firewall · filter · IP address · bypass · clearance
reinstate
Return to previous position
- reintegrateReturn to unified state
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
- readmitAllow reentry after exclusion
redemption · reconciliation · return · welcome back · second chance · reentry · forgiveness · reprieve · reestablish · renewal
amnesty
Group pardon from authorities
acquit · reprieve · overturn · decriminalize · expunge · appeal · clemency · nullify · annul · legalize
- content controlcontent filter, parental controls, block list, age restriction, profanity filter
- IRCIRC, channels, nick, join, part