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
Before her life support was unplugged, though, Chancellor Lee was brought in from another floor of the hospital to see his mother one final time.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Other tasks included organizing pins in a pin box, tying and cutting zip ties, and placing a GPU into a motherboard before unplugging the graphics card again to reset for the next trial.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
From mountain hikes to historic landmarks, Italy topped a new ranking of destinations ideal for unplugging and reconnecting with the moment.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
To the dismay of boaters and anglers, Bonny Reservoir, north of Burlington, was unplugged in 2012.
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Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Other tasks included organizing pins in a pin box, tying and cutting zip ties, and placing a GPU into a motherboard before unplugging the graphics card again to reset for the next trial.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
From mountain hikes to historic landmarks, Italy topped a new ranking of destinations ideal for unplugging and reconnecting with the moment.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
To the dismay of boaters and anglers, Bonny Reservoir, north of Burlington, was unplugged in 2012.
—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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But a goal from Kaan Ayhan, scored with the last kick of the game, handed the US its first defeat after two dominant victories to open the tournament.
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Boaters must open hatches, inspect anchors and use high-temperature water to destroy any aquatic invasive species, officials said.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Declan Rice had a free kick around six minutes into the match, but Ghana cleared it away immediately.
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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