unplug
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un·plug

transitive verb \ˌən-ˈpləg\

Definition of UNPLUG

1
a : to take a plug out of
b : to remove an obstruction from
2
a : to remove (as an electric plug) from a socket or receptacle
b : to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug <unplug the refrigerator>

Examples of UNPLUG

  1. I forgot to unplug my guitar from the amp.
  2. <the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out>

First Known Use of UNPLUG

circa 1775

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