unplug

verb

un·plug ˌən-ˈpləg

unplugged; unplugging; unplugs

Synonyms of unplug next

transitive verb

: to take a plug out of

: to remove an obstruction from

: to remove (a plug, such as an electric plug) from a socket or receptacle

: to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug

unplug the refrigerator

intransitive verb

: to temporarily refrain from using electronic devices (such as computers or smartphones)

If you go on a summer vacation, how much are you willing to truly unplug? For many of us, it can be hard to put the phone down.—

Ari Shapiro

also : to temporarily withdraw from the responsibilities and obligations of everyday life (such as work or home duties)

Think of yourself as a human being instead of a human doer and make a conscious effort to unplug and recharge. —

Bryan Robinson

Examples of unplug in a Sentence

I forgot to unplug my guitar from the amp. the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out

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Whether planning a weekly game night with friends or taking a 10-minute walk without your phone, making time to unplug is worth it in the long run. —

Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024 Eating wisely at night, unplugging for better sleep, and trusting our bodies are examples of sleep hygiene. —

Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 There’s no better way to unplug from daily life than to completely block out the noise with some great noise-cancelling headphones. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 This practice involves intentionally unplugging from digital technologies in the pursuit of balance and digital well-being. —

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