unclog

/ʌnˈklɑɡ/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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