Synonyms of unplug

unplug

verb

ˌən-ˈpləg 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• open
• clear
• unstop
• free
• unclog
• facilitate
• smooth
• loosen (up)
• ease

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stop
• block
• close
• dam (up)
• plug (up)
• interfere (with)
• clog (up)
• hinder
• impede
• obstruct
• hamper
• encumber
• constrict
• blockade
• trammel
• barricade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unplug

Xcel Energy on Tuesday held an Energy Action Day, asking customers to unplug electronics due to high demand. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Dark sky campsites are surging in popularity as travelers seek to unplug, escape light pollution, and connect with nature. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The project had to be unplugged within months — before being widely deployed — when the company behind it collapsed. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026

Authorities believe she was taken against her will, and said that blood marks found on the porch of her home matched her DNA, while a security camera had been unplugged. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 June 2026