Definition

To turn the sound back on after it has been turned off or silenced.

Example

Please unmute your microphone so we can hear you.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Can you please unmute your mic? I can't hear you at all.

Oh, sorry about that! I didn't realize it was still on mute.

No worries, it happens to everyone sometimes.

Thanks for the reminder! Now we can finally chat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unmute → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "mute" (from Latin "mutus", meaning silent or unable to speak). The word "unmute" means to not be silent or to enable sound after being muted.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'silent' ('mute') — that's why unmute means to allow sound again.

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