unplug

[uhn-pluhg]

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.

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

/ ʌnˈplʌɡ /

verb

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

2. to remove a plug or obstruction from

Other Word Forms

• unpluggable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unplug¹

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

Example Sentences

But let’s address your actual question, which is: If everyone wants to unplug, why are they still plugged in?

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Worse, it hasn’t occurred to him to think past the triumph of his product launch, that his Creature can’t be readily unplugged.

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Drivers troubleshoot by repeatedly unplugging the connector, trying different payment methods or moving to a different charger.

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In 2020, economist Paul Milgrom unplugged the phone when the Nobel committee called - in the middle of the night - to tell him he had won the Nobel for economics.

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In four years as USC’s coach, Riley hasn’t had many chances to really unplug.

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