unplug
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to become unplugged.
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to refrain from using digital or electronic devices for a period of time.
It's a great place to relax and unplug.
verb
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to disconnect (an electrical appliance) by taking the plug out of the socket
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to remove a plug or obstruction from
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Origin of unplug
Vocabulary lists containing unplug
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"We always deploy models and systems in environments where we can unplug them," he added.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“This is an opportunity to unplug from our daily lives,” she tells the assembled group, amid nods and murmurs of agreement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The simplest solution, naturally, would be to unplug altogether, ditching your smart TV for an old-fashioned antenna system and turning back to physical media players instead of streamers.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
I understand that it’s difficult in today’s digitized world for diners to unplug their devices and lose themselves in the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
The cord would be long enough, so I didn't unplug it.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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