unbar
/ʌnˈbɑr/
verb
- To remove a bar or bars from; to open or unlock something that was barred.
- They unbarred the cellar door after years of it being locked.
- She unbarred the window and let in the fresh morning air.
- The guard unbarred the heavy gate to let the visitors enter.
- To remove an obstacle or restriction; to make something accessible or free.
- His apology unbarred the way for a renewed friendship.
- The scholarship unbarred the door to higher education for many students.
- The new law unbarred the path for small businesses to compete.