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

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Recent Examples of unplug Then disconnect the battery brackets, unplug the display connector, and unscrew the four screws that hold the glass to the housing. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025 And to unplug and touch nature. Tracy Stone-Manning, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 People are looking to unplug in a whole new way. Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025 With Uranus in Gemini ruling this full moon, this could also be a wake-up call to unplug, rest your nervous system, and connect with someone who truly sees and heals you. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unplug
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  • The girl was treated at the station and cleared by paramedics.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
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    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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