uncork

American  

[uhn-kawrk] / ʌnˈkɔrk /

verb (used with object)

1. to draw the cork from.

2. Informal. to release or unveil; unleash.

   to uncork one's pent-up emotions.

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uncork British  

/ ʌnˈkɔːk /

verb

1. to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc)

2. to release or unleash (emotions, etc)

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Etymology

Origin of uncork

First recorded in 1720–30; un- ² + cork

Example Sentences

The composer struts in during a rehearsal, uncorks an embarrassingly stagey speech about his life and views, and forbids Guthrie from putting his modern spin on the oratorio.

From The Wall Street Journal

They aim to show Nuton’s bioleaching technology works at scale and can be deployed throughout the Americas to uncork the low-grade sulfide ores left in old mines.

From The Wall Street Journal

While still on the move, he then uncorked a heave that hit fellow rookie Isaiah Bond in stride for a 52-yard gain.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s also been wilding out on Truth Social, uncorking a series of posts that are unhinged, even for him.

From Salon

He reveled in the rambunctious disorder of its mining towns, and as a young reporter there he uncorked his ebullient sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• expand
• free
• release