Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- intransitive verb To remove a plug from.
- intransitive verb To free from an obstruction.
- intransitive verb To remove (an electric plug) from an outlet.
- intransitive verb To disconnect (an electric appliance) by removing a plug from an outlet.
- intransitive verb To become unplugged.
from The Century Dictionary.
- To remove a plug from. See
unplugged .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb transitive To
disconnect from asupply , especially anelectrical socket. - verb transitive To
remove ablockage from (especially awater pipe ordrain ).
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
Etymologies
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Examples
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Time away helped him unplug from the competitive showbiz world and reconnect with real life.
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But the constant connectivity that is synonymous with modern life is at odds with the goals of most artists colonies: You go there to unplug from the world.
Retreats Surrender to Wi-Fi Steven Kurutz 2010
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No go unplug from the computer, turn off your tea party forums and go to a library and find some archives and check out the timeline of Iran/Iraq and our meddling.
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If you can, try turning the amplifier off (don't unplug from the power socket).
Personal Tech Live with Rob Pegoraro Rob Pegoraro 2010
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In my opinion solar power is the established energy providers worst nightmare because in a lot of circumstances most of us could unplug from the grid or drastically reduce our dependence on the grid.
Tesla Motors Zaps Another C.E.O. and Lays Off Staff - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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Essays like this - Technology, The Movie - are the reason I can't unplug from the net.
January 2007 2007
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Essays like this - Technology, The Movie - are the reason I can't unplug from the net.
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Dems need to get their act together and unplug from the left if they ever have any hope of winning again.
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Then at least let us unplug from the televisions that lull us into dreams that we might win a lottery or fame as a star on TV.
Archive 2005-11-01 2005
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Then at least let us unplug from the televisions that lull us into dreams that we might win a lottery or fame as a star on TV.
J'Accuse! 2005
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