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unplug

uhn-PLUHG

Unplug (verb) means to disconnect a device from a power source. Example: “Remember to unplug the toaster before cleaning it.”

verb

To disconnect a device from a power source.

"Remember to unplug the toaster before cleaning it."

To stop using phones, computers, and other devices for a while, usually to relax.

"She tries to unplug completely every Sunday and leave her phone in another room."

How to Use Unplug

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDisconnecting something from power, or stepping away from screens and devices to unwind.

Common pairings

unplug the device unplug for the weekend

Word Forms

unplugged past tense, unplugs singular

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Remember to _____ the toaster before cleaning it.

Etymology

From un- + plug.

Synonyms

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disconnect

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “unplug” mean?

The word “unplug” means to disconnect a device from a power source. In plain terms, disconnecting something from power, or stepping away from screens and devices to unwind.

How do you pronounce “unplug”?

“Unplug” is pronounced uhn-PLUHG (/ʌnˈplʌɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “unplug” in a sentence?

Here is “unplug” used in a sentence: “Remember to unplug the toaster before cleaning it.”

What part of speech is “unplug”?

“Unplug” is a verb.

How many meanings does “unplug” have?

“Unplug” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to disconnect a device from a power source.

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