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unplug

verb

Simple meaning

To disconnect from a supply.

Pronunciation

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uhnpluhg

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ənpˈlʌɡ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitive

    To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.

  2. intransitive

    To stop using electronic devices, especially for relaxation or to reduce stress.

  3. transitive

    To remove a blockage from (especially a water pipe or drain).

  4. idiomaticintransitive

    To temporarily disconnect from worldly experiences.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.

Used this way, unplug is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use unplug

  • “Unplug the hair dryer after using it.”verb

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Antonyms

Sense: to disconnect from a supply

plug in

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