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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