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unplug

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈplʌɡ/

The English word “unplug” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.
  2. To stop using electronic devices, especially for relaxation or to reduce stress.
  3. To remove a blockage from (especially a water pipe or drain).
  4. To temporarily disconnect from worldly experiences.

Etymology

From un- + plug.

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