unstick

1. (transitive, sometimes figurative) To free from the condition of being stuck.Examples: "Add the rice and sauté until the first few grains begin to brown (about 3 minutes). Add peas, stock, and salt. Mix well and be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to unstick any rice."figurativelysometimestransitive

2. (intransitive) To become freed from a stuck condition.Examples: "Starting to panic, I stepped back and put my foot right through the door. Outside, Nelson laughed. The door unstuck. I hopped on one leg as it swung outward, carrying my boot."intransitive

3. (intransitive, aviation, of an aircraft) To leave the ground during takeoff.intransitive