unplug

/'ʌn'plʌg/

Thân thiện

She unplugs the hair dryer from the bathroom outlet.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To disconnect an electrical device by removing its plug from a power source: The primary meaning of "unplug" is to physically remove the plug of an electrical appliance or device from an electrical outlet, socket, or power source, thereby stopping its operation.
   • To remove an obstruction or a blocking object: In a more general sense, "unplug" can mean to clear something that is blocking a passage or flow, such as a drain.

Usage and Examples

• Verb (Disconnecting a device):

  • Always unplug the toaster before cleaning it.
  • Please remember to unplug your charger from the wall when not in use.
  • For safety, you should unplug the television during a thunderstorm.

• Verb (Removing an obstruction):

  • The plumber had to unplug the clogged sink.
  • We used a special tool to unplug the drain.

Advanced Usage and Figurative Meanings

• "To unplug" (figurative): To deliberately disconnect from digital devices, the internet, or the constant flow of information and communication for a period of time, often to relax or reduce stress.
  • I'm going to unplug this weekend and spend time in nature without my phone.
  • The digital detox retreat encourages participants to unplug completely.

Variants and Related Words

• Unplugged (adjective):
  • Not connected to a power source: The lamp remained unplugged for weeks.
  • (Of music) Performed on acoustic instruments without electric amplification: The band did an unplugged version of their hit song.

Synonyms

• Disconnect: To break the connection of.
• Detach: To separate something from something else.
• Pull the plug (on) (idiom): To disconnect from a power source; figuratively, to stop supporting or terminate something.

Antonyms

• Plug in: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
• Connect: To join or link together.

Related Phrasal Verbs/Idioms

• "Pull the plug":
  • Literal: Synonymous with "unplug." He pulled the plug on the amplifier.
  • Figurative: To stop an activity or project, often suddenly. The company pulled the plug on the new product due to high costs.

Học thuật

Verb

1. pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
   • unplug the hair dryer after using it

Từ đồng nghĩa

• disconnect