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unplug

[uhn-pluhg] / ʌnˈplʌg /
VERB
tap
Synonyms
STRONGEST
draw open penetrate pump utilize
STRONG
bleed bore broach draft drain drill empty lance milk mine perforate riddle siphon spear spike stab
WEAK
draw forth draw off draw out unstopper use
Antonyms
STRONG
close up fill
VERB
turn off
Synonyms
STRONGEST
shut shut off switch off
WEAK
close cut cut out douse extinguish halt hit the switch kill log off put out shut down turn out
Antonyms
WEAK
begin open start turn on

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Unplug any non-essential electrical items in case of power surges.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

It’s kind of like doing a hard reboot of your computer: Unplug it, plug it back in and see if it works any better.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

Unplug it, insert the wrench into a hole on the bottom of the disposal and manually turn the disposal blades to free the jam.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2023

Under the policy, called Unplug, employees are given seven days free of all office-related activity and information.

From Washington Times • Jan. 12, 2023

Unplug things that aren’t plugged into surge protectors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023

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