Word Verb
unplug
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ənˈpɫəɡ/ UK /ʌnplˈʌɡ/ un·plug UK spelling unplugs
Definition
v.to disconnect a device from its power source or from the internet. You do this to save energy or to take a break from technology.
v.to disconnect an electrical device from its power supply or to disconnect from a network or service. Often used in the context of digital detoxes or energy conservation.
Examples
“I need to unplug my phone to charge it fully.”
“After working for eight hours straight, she decided to unplug her laptop and take a walk outside.”
“The environmental campaign encourages residents to unplug their idle appliances to reduce standby power consumption and lower their monthly electricity bills.”
Etymology
From un- + plug.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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