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to unchoke

to unchoke

1 6.7
To remove a block so water or air can flow again
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈtʃoʊk/
: desatascar
  • 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
10 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
9 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
3 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
1 4.1

To remove a blockage so water can flow again

focuses on restoring flow in conduits as well as broader operation
to decongest
vsto unchoke
1 5.2

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

is broader reducing overall crowding rather than clearing single obstructions
to deblock
vsto unchoke
1 6.8

To remove a blockage from a pipe or drain

is aimed at restoring free flow or normal operation afterward
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

Antonyms

to choke
  • Specialized
4 5.3

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

How Free

to unblock
9 3.1
to unchoke
1 6.7
to clear
839 1.5
to loosen
185 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.