as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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String lights must be unplugged before attempting to clean them.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
About a year after opening, a beloved spot for Charlotte tea lovers to unwind and unplug over a cup of herbal tea and sweets is closing for good.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
Newly opened this year, The Beauty House in Amsterdam is an intimate wellbeing and pampering destination for those looking to unplug from their daily routine.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The only way to solve this was by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
About a year after opening, a beloved spot for Charlotte tea lovers to unwind and unplug over a cup of herbal tea and sweets is closing for good.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
Newly opened this year, The Beauty House in Amsterdam is an intimate wellbeing and pampering destination for those looking to unplug from their daily routine.
—Rana Good, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The only way to solve this was by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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