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
Sleep under the stars in the backcountry Courtesy of West Virginia Tourism
To truly unplug, spend a night—or several—under the stars.
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West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
And if Mother's Day is difficult for you for any reason, consider unplugging for the day and protect your peace.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Before cleaning, always power off your phone and unplug any accessories.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Make sure to unplug the nursery night-light from the socket and turn it off during the daytime.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
And if Mother's Day is difficult for you for any reason, consider unplugging for the day and protect your peace.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Before cleaning, always power off your phone and unplug any accessories.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
Make sure to unplug the nursery night-light from the socket and turn it off during the daytime.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplug
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The offshore yuan was little changed on the news and China’s equity futures were yet to open.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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Large sliding rear side doors can be configured to open at the push of a key fob button and make buckling kids into their car seats easier, especially in crowded parking lots.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Panthers put the usual matchup out for the McDavid line, the Barkov line, and when Carter Verhaeghe cleared the zone, Sam Reinhart headed for the Oilers blue line.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Earlier this month he was medically cleared to resume exercising and driving again.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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