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to unchoke

to unchoke

6.7
To remove a block so water or air can flow again
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈtʃoʊk/
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  • The mechanic unchoked the carburetor to stop the engine from stalling on cold mornings.

Examples

  • After a few attempts, she managed to unchoke the vacuum cleaner's hose.

  • The plumber had to unchoke the drain so the water could flow again.

  • I need to unchoke the drain.

  • The mechanic unchoked the engine quickly.

  • The technician worked hard to unchoke the damaged pipeline so water could flow again.

  • She had to unchoke the printer to get it working properly after the paper jam.

  • After clearing the debris, they managed to unchoke the drainage system.

Synonyms

to unclog
vsto unchoke
7 3.2

To remove something blocking a pipe or drain so water can flow

is more general and restores flow or operation beyond pipes
to unblock
vsto unchoke
3 3.1

Remove something that stops a pipe, machine, or blood vessel from working

is centered on lifting restrictions to let flow or operation resume
to unstick
vsto unchoke
1 3.9

To come away from something it was stuck to

is mainly about removing a restriction to restore flow or operation
to unstuff
vsto unchoke
1 7.4

To clear a blocked nose or ear so air can move

focuses on removing internal contents rather than structural obstructions
to unjam
vsto unchoke
1 4.2

To free something that is stuck so it can move or work again

is more about freeing stuck parts rather than clearing flow systems
to unwedge
vsto unchoke
1 7.4

To free something that is stuck by removing what blocks it so it can move again

is wider covering removal of many restriction types to restore movement
to unstop
vsto unchoke
4.1

To remove a blockage so water can flow again

focuses on restoring flow in conduits as well as broader operation
to unstopping
vsto unchoke
5.5

To remove something blocking a pipe so water flows again

describes the act of removing restrictions to allow free movement
to deblock
vsto unchoke
6.8

To remove a blockage from a pipe or drain

is aimed at restoring free flow or normal operation afterward
to decongest
vsto unchoke
5.2

To make a place less crowded by removing things that block it

is broader reducing overall crowding rather than clearing single obstructions

Antonyms

to choke
  • Specialized
33 5.3

To reduce the flow of air into an engine to help it start

How Free

to unblock
3 3.1
to unchoke
6.7
to clear
1.5
to loosen
88 1.0

Surface Forms

unchoke infinitive
unchoked past
unchoked past participle
unchoking present participle
unchokes third person singular

Morphology

unchoke = choke (transparent) = un + choke

The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the action of 'choke', meaning to remove the obstruction.

Etymology

Unchoke combines the prefix un- meaning 'remove' and the verb choke meaning 'to block or stop'. So, to unchoke something is to take away the block so water, air, or movement can flow again.