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

They were hands meant for turning pages, uncorking champagne bottles.

From Literature

“A landslide off the bulge could uncork a hot flow across the valley and up this ridge.”

From Literature

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

Related Words

• expand
• free
• release