clear a blockage

Frequency: 7.511.3 per million words

to remove an obstruction so that something can pass

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Examples (10)

  • They used chemicals to clear the blockage.
  • The plumber had to work for hours to clear the blockage in the drain.
  • Surgeons performed a procedure to clear a blockage in his artery.
  • Emergency crews are working to clear the blockage on the highway caused by the landslide.
  • We need a new strategy to clear the blockage in our supply chain.
  • I'll call a professional to clear this stubborn blockage in the sink.
  • The main goal is to clear the blockage and restore normal flow.
  • How long will it take to clear the blockage from the sewer line?
  • It took several attempts to successfully clear the blockage.
  • The IT team is running diagnostics to clear a data blockage in the network.