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unplug
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As a verb, unplug means disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.
Meanings of unplug
5 meaningsverb
To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.
“To save electricity, I unplug my computer when I am not at home.”
To stop using electronic devices, especially for relaxation or to reduce stress.
To remove a blockage from (especially a water pipe or drain).
“I had to unplug the sink the other day: there was far too much hair and gunk down there.”
To temporarily disconnect from worldly experiences.
“I need to unplug and spend some time with my family.”
Pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
“unplug the hair dryer after using it”
Similar: disconnect
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).