unplug
/'ʌn'plʌg/
Definition
- 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.
Verb
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pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
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unplug the hair dryer after using it
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