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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

Related to UNPLUG

Synonyms
clear, free, unclog, open, unstop
Antonyms
block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop

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

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