unblockings
Removals of obstructions
Unblockings are acts of removing an obstruction or restriction.
The word applies to physical barriers unblockings of clogged drains, digital access unblockings of banned accounts, and interpersonal situations unblockings on social media after a cooling-off period.
Each unblocking reverses a previous block.
Act of taking away
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- openingGap or start
- uncloggingRemoving an obstruction
- dislodgingFreeing from fixed position
freeing · unsticking · unjamming · flushing · drainage · passage · decongestion · unplugging
Releasing a secured closure
- openingGap or start
- enablingMaking something feasible
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- permissionGranted right to act
granting · restoration · reconnection · reactivation · unbanning · whitelisting · approval · reinstatement
To let go
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- unshacklingRemoving fetters or constraints
- unfetteringRemoving shackles or constraints
- freeingReleasing from confinement
deliverance · extrication · disentanglement · untying · escape · rescue · unchaining · unbinding
Sudden important advance
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- headwayForward progress achieved
- resumptionAct of continuing again
continuation · restarting · overcoming · resolution · acceleration · progression
To let go
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
- respiteShort pause from hardship
resolution · lifting · lessening · decompression · relaxation · unclenching · unstressing · catharsis
Removing selective barriers
- unbanningLifting a prior prohibition
- whitelistingExplicit permission roster
- proxyAuthorized substitute
- VPNEncrypted network connection
removal
Act of taking away
- clearingTreeless space in forest
- openingGap or start
- uncloggingRemoving an obstruction
dislodging · freeing · unsticking · unjamming · flushing · drainage · passage · decongestion · unplugging · breakthrough
unlocking
Releasing a secured closure
- openingGap or start
- enablingMaking something feasible
- authorizationFormal permission granted
permission · granting · restoration · reconnection · reactivation · unbanning · whitelisting · approval · reinstatement · unsealing
release
To let go
- emancipationRelease from legal bondage
- unshacklingRemoving fetters or constraints
- unfetteringRemoving shackles or constraints
freeing · deliverance · extrication · disentanglement · untying · escape · rescue · unchaining · unbinding · loosening
breakthrough
Sudden important advance
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- headwayForward progress achieved
resumption · continuation · restarting · overcoming · resolution · acceleration · progression
release
To let go
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- easingReducing strain or difficulty
- unburdeningRelieving oneself of weight
respite · resolution · lifting · lessening · decompression · relaxation · unclenching · unstressing · catharsis
unfiltering
Removing selective barriers
- unbanningLifting a prior prohibition
- whitelistingExplicit permission roster
- proxyAuthorized substitute
unblockingsblockages
Things stopping flow
obstructions · blockades · stoppages · jams · clogs
unblockingsimpediments
Things that obstruct progress
hindrances · barriers · restrictions · constrictions · strangulations