unchoke

Remove the blockage

To unchoke is to clear a blockage or restriction.

In computing and file sharing, unchoking allows data to flow to a peer that was previously choked (blocked from receiving): The client unchoked the fastest uploaders first.

More generally, to unchoke is to free something from obstruction: He unchoked the drain with a plunger.

relief

release

To let go

liberationRelease from constraint
freeWithout payment or restriction
clearWithout obstruction or fog

unblock · ease · alleviation · respite · recovery · restoration · breathe again · open up · loosen · unstick

breathing

airway

Passage for breath

inhaleDraw air in
exhaleExpel breath outward
gaspSudden sharp breath

breath · respiration · oxygen · ventilation · lungs · trachea · bronchi · diaphragm · wheeze · cough

rescue

Heimlich maneuver

Lifesaving anti-choking procedure

abdominal thrustsChoking rescue technique
back blowsForceful strikes dislodging obstructions
dislodgeForce from position

obstruction · first responder · paramedic · CPR · rescue breathing · emergency response · 911 · life-saving · intervention · asphyxiation

mechanical

carburetor

Engine fuel-air mixer

engineMachine producing motion
fuel flowMovement of combustible liquid
unrestrictRemove imposed limitations

accelerate · rev · idle · intake · air filter · fuel mixture · motorcycle · tuning · performance

Opposites

constriction/obstruction

unchokechoke

Obstruct breathing or airflow

constrict · obstruct · block · clog · throttle

Family

unchoked, unchoking

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