unmute

American  

[uhn-myoot] / ənˈmjut /

verb (used with object)

1. to remove a mute from (a musical instrument).

   His tone, in the rare moments when his trumpet was unmuted, was clean and clear.

2. to turn on (a microphone, a speaker, or audio), especially after it has been temporarily turned off or when muted sound is the default.

   During this part of the training the microphones will remain unmuted, so please keep background noise to a minimum.

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verb (used without object)

1. to restore the sound, as from a microphone.

   When you ask questions, be sure to allow a couple of seconds for your remote audience members to unmute.

Etymology

Origin of unmute

First recorded in 1810–15; un- ² ( def. ) + mute ( def. )