unmute

American  

[uhn-myoot] / ənˈmyut /

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. )

Example Sentences

"Now, who wants to give it a go, you can unmute."

From BBC

“In a Zoom situation, I’m usually the one who doesn’t find the connection, who doesn’t find the unmute button, who has the little lens covered — all of that,” he said, laughing.

From Seattle Times

So are the “uns,” such as unfollow, unsub and unmute.

From Seattle Times

But if you unmute your computer while watching Pool's video, however, it becomes obvious that the actual appeal of said products remains wanting.

From Salon

In an update on the Google Workspace blog, the company announced that Google Meet will soon give you the ability to unmute yourself by holding down the spacebar and to mute yourself again by releasing it.

From The Verge