unclog
/ʌnˈklɑɡ/
verb
- To remove a blockage from something, such as a pipe or drain, so that liquid or air can flow freely again.
- The plumber was called to unclog the main sewer line.
- I used a plunger to unclog the kitchen sink.
- She poured baking soda and vinegar down the drain to unclog it.
- To remove an obstruction or clear a path in a figurative sense, such as in a system, process, or workflow.
- Hiring more staff should unclog the bottleneck in customer service.
- The new manager helped unclog the approval process for new projects.
- We need to unclog the communication channels between departments.