unplug

American  

[uhn-pluhg] / ʌnˈplʌg /

verb (used with object)

unplugged, unplugging

1. to remove a plug or stopper from.

2. to free of an obstruction; unclog.

   a pill to unplug clogged arteries.

3. to disconnect (an appliance, a telephone, etc.) by removing its plug from an outlet.

   to unplug a toaster.

4. to remove (an electric plug with its cord) from an outlet.

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verb (used without object)

unplugged, unplugging

1. to become unplugged.

2. to refrain from using digital or electronic devices for a period of time.

   It's a great place to relax and unplug.

unplug British  

/ ʌnˈplʌɡ /

verb

1. to disconnect (an electrical appliance) by taking the plug out of the socket

2. to remove a plug or obstruction from

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Other Word Forms

• unpluggable adjective

Etymology

Origin of unplug

First recorded in 1765–75; un- ² + plug

Example Sentences

Either way, the main point is the same: unplug, tune in to your senses and pay attention.

From Salon

His stove — which he assures has been unplugged — is stacked high with his hat collection.

From Los Angeles Times

And when the other one isn’t looking, each seems to power down — Lawrence’s Grace physically collapsing like an unplugged air dancer — a clue of how much energy they must privately expend to make it work.

From Los Angeles Times

After advertising his services, he got requests to help train a robotic arm to cook food as well as a robot to plug and unplug cables in data centers.

From Los Angeles Times

That said, the constant lure of reward from games can make it difficult for young players to unplug.

From The Wall Street Journal

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