unplugging
ʌnˈplʌɡ.ɪŋ
Definition

Definition of unplugging - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
electricityRarethe act of taking a plug out of a socketRare
  • Unplugging is important before fixing the lamp.
2.
digital lifeRarethe act of stopping use of electronic devicesRare
  • Unplugging helps people relax after work.
3.
plumbingRarethe act of clearing a blockage from a pipe or drainRare
  • Unplugging the sink solved the water problem.

Adjective

1.
technologyRarenot using electronic devices for relaxationRare
  • She enjoys unplugging weekends to recharge.
disconnected offline
2.
maintenanceRarefree from blockages or obstructionsRare
  • The unplugging drain allowed water to flow freely.
clear unobstructed
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Origin of unplugging

English, un- (not) + plug (connect)

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technology
connect a device again after unplugging

Examples of unplugging in a sentence

  • Unplugging unused chargers can cut down on wasted electricity.
  • Unplugging during dinner is a strict rule in our house.
  • A weekend of unplugging at the cabin reset his sleep schedule.
  • Unplugging the bathtub drain took a plunger and some patience.
  • The plumber charged extra for unplugging the grease-clogged pipe.
  • Unplugging evenings help her sleep better.

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  1. French:débranchement, déconnecté, ...
  2. German:Ausstecken, technikfrei, ...
  3. Italian:scollegamento, senza tecnologia, ...
  4. Spanish:desconexión, desconectado, ...
  5. Portuguese:desligar da tomada, desligado, ...
  6. Chinese:拔插头, 不使用电子设备的, ...
  7. Japanese:プラグ抜き, デジタルデトックスの, ...
  8. Arabic:نَزْعُ الْقَابِس, مُنْقَطِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיתּוּק מָהַשֶּׁקַע, בְּלִי טֶכְנוֹלוֹגְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:отключение, отдыхающий без гаджетов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:від'єднання, безгаджетний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्लग निकालना, डिवाइस-मुक्त, ...
unplug
ˌʌnˈplʌɡ
unplugged

Definition of unplug - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
technologytr.disconnect a device from an electrical sockettr.
  • Please unplug the toaster before cleaning it.
detach disconnect unplugged
2.
relax disengageintr.relax by disengaging from stressful activitiesintr.
  • After a long week, she needed to unplug and enjoy some quiet time..
chill unwind
3.
plumbingtr.remove a blockage from a pipe or draintr.
  • The plumber unplugged the clogged sink.
clear dislodge unblock
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Origin of unplug

English, un (reverse) + plug (to connect)

Examples of unplug in a sentence

  • I forgot to unplug the lamp before moving it.
  • He decided to unplug for the weekend.
  • It's important to unplug during vacations.
  • She had to unplug the shower drain to prevent flooding.
  • He used a plunger to unplug the toilet.

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  1. French:débrancher, décrocher, ...
  2. German:ausstecken, abschalten, ...
  3. Italian:scollegare, rilassarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:desconectar, relajarse, ...
  5. Portuguese:desligar, desligar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:拔掉, 放松, ...
  7. Japanese:プラグを抜く, リラックスする, ...
  8. Arabic:فَصَلَ الجِهَازَ, انفصل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְנַתֵּק, לְהִתְנַתֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:отключать, расслабиться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відключити, розслабитися, ...
  12. Hindi:प्लग निकालना, आराम करना, ...
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