Unmute Meaning and Definition
Unmute
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈmjuːt/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
The act of ending silence or muteness; the state of being heard or having one’s voice or opinion recognized.
Examples
- She made a conscious effort to unmute her thoughts and express her opinions openly.
- The activist worked to unmute the voices of marginalized communities.
- The company decided to unmute the conversation surrounding the product controversy.
Etymology
From the phrase “to unmute,” which means to remove the mute or silence, as in a sound or a person’s voice.
Usage Notes
Unmute is typically used as a noun, and its meaning can be metaphorical or literal, depending on the context in which it is used.
Cultural References
Unmute appears in popular culture in music, literature, and film, where it is often used to describe the liberation of one’s voice or the amplification of marginalized voices.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- To unmute oneself
- To give voice
- To speak truth to power
Related Words or Phrases
- Verbalize
- Express
- Ampify
- Amplify
Collocations
- Unmute one’s thoughts
- Unmute the conversation
- Unmute the voices of marginalized communities
Frequency of Use
Unmute is a relatively rare word, but it has gained popularity in recent years as a term to describe the empowering act of speaking one’s truth.
Common Misspellings
- Unmut
- Unmuu