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Definition of unplug

unplug

/ʌnˈplʌɡ/
un · plug
Adjective:unplugged
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Past Simple:unplugged
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Past Participle:unplugged
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Present Participle:unplugging
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unplug Lexical Profile

unplug Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To disconnect an electrical appliance or device from a power supply or socket by removing its plug.

Example

"Please remember to unplug the toaster and coffee maker before leaving for the weekend."

2

To relax and disengage temporarily from digital technology, social media, or work obligations (informal).

Example

"After a demanding quarter at the office, she decided to unplug for a few days at a mountain cabin."

3

To clear an obstruction or remove a stopper from a pipe, drain, or passage.

Example

"The plumber used a specialized auger to unplug the kitchen sink drain."

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• Rhymes for unplug

• Nearby Words

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unplucked
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unpoetic
unpoetically

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unplug. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unplug
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