This is the 9483rd most frequent French word.
débloquer
To unlock, release, or unblock.
The word 'débloquer' in this sentence means 'to unlock or release', referring to overcoming a physical obstacle.
J'ai réussi à débloquer la porte en trouvant la bonne clé.
I managed to unlock the door by finding the correct key.
Here, 'débloquer' indicates 'to release or allocate resources', used in an abstract financial sense.
Nous devons débloquer des fonds pour ce projet urgent.
We need to allocate funds for this urgent project.
In this context, 'débloquer' suggests 'to free or unblock mental processes', describing a figurative resolution to a mental block.