Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unjam

verb
/ʌnˈdʒæm/
Definition
To free something that is jammed or stuck.
Examples
  • He needed to unjam the printer because it was not working.
  • After trying for hours, she finally managed to unjam the drawer.
  • The engineer showed us how to unjam the machinery safely.
Meaning
To remove a blockage or obstruction from an item, allowing it to function properly again.
Synonyms
  • clear
  • unclog
  • dislodge