unplugged; unplugging; unplugs
1
a
: to take a plug out of
b
: to remove an obstruction from
2
a
: to remove (a plug, such as an electric plug) from a socket or receptacle
b
: to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug
unplug the refrigerator
: 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
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
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.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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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.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplug. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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unplug
verb
un·plug
ˌən-ˈpləg 
ˈən-
1
: to remove (as an electric plug) from a socket or opening
2
: to disconnect from an electric circuit by removing a plug
unplug the television
3
: to temporarily refrain from using electronic devices (as computers or smartphones)
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