transitive. To make (a box, bottle, tomb, or other enclosed space) open by moving a cover or lid, or removing anything that obstructs access; to…

transitive. To clear (a way or space), esp. to clear (land) of trees, undergrowth, etc. Also figurative and in figurative context. Occasionally also…

transitive. To free from being stopped up or closed.

transitive. To free from encumbrance; to disencumber. Also reflexive.

transitive. To clear (a space, way, etc.). Cf. rede, v.2 1b, rid, v. 1a.

To free from obstructions, obstacles, impediments, things or persons that obstruct or cumber a space; to make open or void for passage or operations…

(un-, prefix2 affix 1a.)

transitive. To relieve or free from encumbrances.

transitive. To free from obstruction; = deobstruct, v.

transitive. To free from an obstruction; to open up, to clear. Also figurative.

To free from obstruction by the removal of a chain. Also figurative.

transitive. To clear of obstruction.

transitive. To remove obstruction from.

transitive. To open (a lock) or, formerly, clear (one's way) so as to allow free passage.

transitive. To clear or clean out, to unblock (something that is stopped up or obstructed); to clear (the throat). Also in figurative context. Cf…

Physical senses. transitive. To make accessible or available for use, passage, view, etc. (usually with the implication of the removal of an…