UNPLUG

unplug, disconnect

(verb) pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable; “unplug the hair dryer after using it”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

unplug (third-person singular simple present unplugs, present participle unplugging, simple past and past participle unplugged)

(transitive) To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.

(intransitive) To stop using electronic devices, especially for relaxation or to reduce stress.

(transitive) To remove a blockage from (especially a water pipe or drain).

Synonyms

• (disconnect from a supply): disconnect, detach

• (remove a blockage): unclog, clear

Source: Wiktionary



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BARGAIN

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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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