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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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to ever unplug or take off any light strands.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
Safety Precautions Ensure the range hood is turned off and unplugged when cleaning it (if possible) to avoid electrical hazards.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
In the opener of this series, Miller wobbled at first, then unplugged the raucous Rogers Centre on his way to a 3-1 victory.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 16 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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