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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
1
To disconnect a device from a power source.
"Remember to unplug the toaster before cleaning it."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishDisconnecting something from power, or stepping away from screens and devices to unwind.
Common pairings
unplug the device
unplug for the weekend
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- unplugs
- Past tense
- unplugged
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Etymology
From un- + plug.
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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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