unmute
[ uhn-myoot ]
/ ənˈmyut /
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verb (used with object)
to remove a mute from (a musical instrument): His tone, in the rare moments when his trumpet was unmuted, was clean and clear.
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.
verb (used without object)
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.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby unmute
unmoved, unmoving, unmuffle, unmurmuring, unmusical, unmute, unmuzzle, unmyelinated, unmyelinated fiber, Unna boot, unnail
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Example sentences from the Web for unmute
If he unmutes himself to speak, teachers do not hear his query because they’re busy talking to students actually sitting nearby.
Kids are returning to classrooms. But what will happen to those who stay at home?|Hannah Natanson, Donna St. George|April 11, 2021|Washington PostHer teacher is shouting her name, trying to get her to return to the class Zoom, to unmute herself, to turn on her camera.
New Season of The Joy of x Podcast Explores Scientists’ Inner Lives|Ellen Horne|March 2, 2021|Quanta MagazineVideo conferencing has become vital to workers operating remotely, but with it have come certain challenges, like remembering to unmute when you want to talk on a call.
On calls to discuss their companies’ quarterly earnings, plenty keep forgetting to unmute.