unplugged; unplugging; unplugs
1
a
: to take a plug out of
b
: to remove an obstruction from
2
a
: to remove (a plug, such as an electric plug) from a socket or receptacle
b
: to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug
unplug the refrigerator
: to temporarily refrain from using electronic devices (such as computers or smartphones)
If you go on a summer vacation, how much are you willing to truly unplug? For many of us, it can be hard to put the phone down.—
Ari Shapiro
Ari Shapiro
also
: to temporarily withdraw from the responsibilities and obligations of everyday life (such as work or home duties)
Think of yourself as a human being instead of a human doer and make a conscious effort to unplug and recharge. —Bryan Robinson
Bryan Robinson Examples of unplug in a Sentence
I forgot to unplug my guitar from the amp.
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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Electric Kettles After enjoying your late-night or morning tea, remember to unplug your electric kettle.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Comments The Pitt's first season ended on a melancholic note as the staff tries to unplug after a harrowing shift.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Here are a few alternatives to unplugging that may work better for your situation.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, the representative suggested unplugging the malfunctioning BiPAP for 30 minutes.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Comments The Pitt's first season ended on a melancholic note as the staff tries to unplug after a harrowing shift.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Here are a few alternatives to unplugging that may work better for your situation.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, the representative suggested unplugging the malfunctioning BiPAP for 30 minutes.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unplug
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplug. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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unplug
verb
un·plug
ˌən-ˈpləg 
ˈən-
1
: to remove (as an electric plug) from a socket or opening
2
: to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug
unplug the television
3
: to temporarily refrain from using electronic devices (as computers or smartphones)
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