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

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

From Los Angeles Times

And it seems that for most people, being unplugged and out in the world would be a dealbreaker.

From Salon

Before S.G.V. takes a shower, Vargas unplugs her IV tubes, flushes them with saline and tapes a plastic sheet over her chest to keep water from getting in and infecting the area.

From Los Angeles Times

But rather than breaking Luthen out to save him, Kleya’s only option is to unplug him from the machines that are keeping him alive.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a lot of like, You got to unplug and disconnect.

From Los Angeles Times

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