Definition
Definition of unplugging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
electricityRare the act of taking a plug out of a socketRare
- Unplugging is important before fixing the lamp.
2.
digital lifeRare the act of stopping use of electronic devicesRare
- Unplugging helps people relax after work.
3.
plumbingRare the act of clearing a blockage from a pipe or drainRare
- Unplugging the sink solved the water problem.
Adjective
1.
technologyRare not using electronic devices for relaxationRare
- She enjoys unplugging weekends to recharge.
2.
maintenanceRare free from blockages or obstructionsRare
- The unplugging drain allowed water to flow freely.
Origin of unplugging
English, un- (not) + plug (connect)
Terms with unplugging included in their meaning
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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.
He finds unplugging vacations refreshing. The unplugging pipe ensured smooth drainage. An unplugging filter improved air quality.
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- French:débranchement, déconnecté, ...
- German:Ausstecken, technikfrei, ...
- Italian:scollegamento, senza tecnologia, ...
- Spanish:desconexión, desconectado, ...
- Portuguese:desligar da tomada, desligado, ...
- Chinese:拔插头, 不使用电子设备的, ...
- Japanese:プラグ抜き, デジタルデトックスの, ...
- Arabic:نَزْعُ الْقَابِس, مُنْقَطِع, ...
- Hebrew:נִיתּוּק מָהַשֶּׁקַע, בְּלִי טֶכְנוֹלוֹגְיָה, ...
- Russian:отключение, отдыхающий без гаджетов, ...
- Ukrainian:від'єднання, безгаджетний, ...
- Hindi:प्लग निकालना, डिवाइस-मुक्त, ...
Definition of unplug - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
technologytr. disconnect a device from an electrical sockettr.
- Please unplug the toaster before cleaning it.
2.
- After a long week, she needed to unplug and enjoy some quiet time..
3.
plumbingtr. remove a blockage from a pipe or draintr.
- The plumber unplugged the clogged sink.
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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- French:débrancher, décrocher, ...
- German:ausstecken, abschalten, ...
- Italian:scollegare, rilassarsi, ...
- Spanish:desconectar, relajarse, ...
- Portuguese:desligar, desligar-se, ...
- Chinese:拔掉, 放松, ...
- Japanese:プラグを抜く, リラックスする, ...
- Arabic:فَصَلَ الجِهَازَ, انفصل, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַתֵּק, לְהִתְנַתֵּק, ...
- Russian:отключать, расслабиться, ...
- Ukrainian:відключити, розслабитися, ...
- Hindi:प्लग निकालना, आराम करना, ...
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