unjam
Free a stuck mechanism
To unjam is to clear a blockage or restore something stuck to working order.
You unjam a printer, a gun, or a paper shredder.
The word extends to any situation where progress has stalled: We need to unjam this negotiation before the deadline.
Free from adhesion
- unblockRemove an obstacle
- dislodgeForce from position
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- releaseTo let go
clear · loosen · extricate · disengage · unlock · detach · unclog · extract
Tool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- WD-40Multi-use lubricant spray
tweezers · pry · disassemble · mechanism · gears · lever · tinker · finesse
Determine a disease's nature
- inspectStudy closely for flaws
- identifyEstablish who or what
- fixRepair or solution
- repairRestore to working order
adjust · clear · reset · recalibrate · troubleshoot · remedy · correct · technician
Obstruction halting movement
- clogBlock or wooden shoe
- stuckUnable to move
- wedgedFixed tightly between surfaces
- seizedTook suddenly, forcefully
lodged · impacted · blocked · congestion · backup · stoppage · gridlock · logjam
At the end
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
patience · success · flowing · moving · freed · resolved · unstuck · functional
unstick
Free from adhesion
release · clear · loosen · extricate · disengage · unlock · detach · unclog · extract · eject
wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
WD-40 · tweezers · pry · disassemble · mechanism · gears · lever · tinker · finesse · wiggle
diagnose
Determine a disease's nature
repair · adjust · clear · reset · recalibrate · troubleshoot · remedy · correct · technician · service
blockage
Obstruction halting movement
seized · lodged · impacted · blocked · congestion · backup · stoppage · gridlock · logjam · bottleneck
finally
At the end
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
- breakthroughSudden important advance
persistence · patience · success · flowing · moving · freed · resolved · unstuck · functional · operational