unplug

/ʌnˈplʌɡ/

Definitions

1. verb

to disconnect an electrical device from a power source

“She had to unplug the toaster before leaving the house.”

2. verb

to disconnect or disengage from something

“The team had to unplug from social media before the big game.”

3. verb

to remove a plug or stopper from something

“He had to unplug the drain to clean it.”

4. noun

an act of disconnecting an electrical device from a power source

“The unplug of the computer caused the data to be lost.”

5. noun

the state of being disconnected or disengaged from something

“The unplug of the social media campaign was a major setback.”

Synonyms

  • disconnect
  • power down
  • switch off

Antonyms

  • connect
  • plug in