unstick
Free from adhesion
To unstick is to free something that has become stuck or adhered: I had to unstick the pages of the old book.
Figuratively, it means to get something moving again after a period of stagnation: We need fresh ideas to unstick this project.
The past tense is unstuck: The drawer finally came unstuck.
Break free from attachment
- disconnectTo break a connection
- unfastenRelease from attachment
- unhookRelease from a curved fastener
- unclipRelease a fastener
unbolt · unlatch · unpin · unplug · unscrew · untie · uncouple · unhitch
Outer fruit layer
detach · remove · separate · unglue · dissolve · soften · solvent · acetone
disengage
Break free from attachment
- disconnectTo break a connection
- unfastenRelease from attachment
- unhookRelease from a curved fastener
unclip · unbolt · unlatch · unpin · unplug · unscrew · untie · uncouple · unhitch · unclasp
peel
Outer fruit layer
loosen · detach · remove · separate · unglue · dissolve · soften · solvent · acetone · alcohol
unblock
Remove an obstacle
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- progressMovement toward improvement
- advanceMove or progress forward
momentum · overcome · resolve · dislodge · budge · shift · restart · reboot · jumpstart · catalyze
budge
Shift or relent
move · dislodge · displace · mobilize · propel · nudge · push · ease