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Unstop vs Instop - What's the difference?

unstop | instop |

As verbs the difference between unstop and instop

is that unstop is to remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage while instop is to stop; close; shut; make fast.

unstop

English

Verb

(unstopp)
  • To remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage.
    • I was able to unstop the clogged toilet by using a plunger.
  • To unplug or uncork a container.
    • I unstopped a bottle of wine to celebrate.

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    instop

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Verb

    (instopp)
  • To stop; close; shut; make fast.
  • *1905 , Florida. Supreme Court, Cases adjudicated: Volume 47 :
    • Borrowing members of an insolvent building and loan association are not enstopped from contesting a scheme of settlement agreed upon by a majority of the stockholders and adopted by the court on bill filed by certain other members, [...]

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