unplug
English
Etymology
un- + plug
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʌnˈplʌɡ/
- Rhymes: -ʌɡ
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.
- To save electricity, I unplug my computer when I am not at home.
- (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).
- I had to unplug the sink the other day: there was far too much hair and gunk down there.
Synonyms
- (disconnect from a supply): disconnect, detach
- (remove a blockage): unclog, clear
Derived terms
- unplugged
Translations
unplug, cut power — see pull the plug
disconnect from a supply
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