unplug

un·plug

verb \ˌən-ˈpləg\

Definition of UNPLUG

transitive verb

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

Related to UNPLUG

Synonyms: clear, free, unclog, open, unstop

Antonyms: block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop

Related Words: ease, facilitate, loosen (up), smooth

Near Antonyms: constrict, encumber, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), obstruct, trammel; barricade, blockade

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Rhymes with UNPLUG

bear hug, bedbug, billbug, debug, earplug, firebug, fireplug, goldbug, humbug, june bug, lovebug, prayer rug, sea slug, smart drug, spark plug, stinkbug, throw rug, wall plug