unplugged; unplugging; unplugs
1
a
: to take a plug out of
b
: to remove an obstruction from
2
a
: to remove (a plug, such as an electric plug) from a socket or receptacle
b
: to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug
unplug the refrigerator
: to temporarily refrain from using electronic devices (such as computers or smartphones)
If you go on a summer vacation, how much are you willing to truly unplug? For many of us, it can be hard to put the phone down.—
Ari Shapiro
Ari Shapiro
also
: to temporarily withdraw from the responsibilities and obligations of everyday life (such as work or home duties)
Think of yourself as a human being instead of a human doer and make a conscious effort to unplug and recharge. —Bryan Robinson
Bryan Robinson Examples of unplug in a Sentence
I forgot to unplug my guitar from the amp.
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
However, there are several benefits to unplugging your charger, including energy savings, cost savings, fire prevention, and even improved device longevity.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Video shows a man walking onto the front porch of a home along Spring Street, unplugging the tree before walking off with it and a few extension cords.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Places like California’s Mendocino Coast, Pebble Beach or Oregon’s Cannon Beach become almost meditative in the colder months, perfect for reflection, writing, or simply unplugging from the daily grind.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025
However, there are several benefits to unplugging your charger, including energy savings, cost savings, fire prevention, and even improved device longevity.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Video shows a man walking onto the front porch of a home along Spring Street, unplugging the tree before walking off with it and a few extension cords.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Places like California’s Mendocino Coast, Pebble Beach or Oregon’s Cannon Beach become almost meditative in the colder months, perfect for reflection, writing, or simply unplugging from the daily grind.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplug. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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unplug
verb
un·plug
ˌən-ˈpləg 
ˈən-
1
: to remove (as an electric plug) from a socket or opening
2
: to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug
unplug the television
3
: to temporarily refrain from using electronic devices (as computers or smartphones)
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