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

Example Sentences

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People in their teens and early 20s are increasingly turning to old school tech in a bid to unplug from the online world.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Either way, the main point is the same: unplug, tune in to your senses and pay attention.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

That said, the constant lure of reward from games can make it difficult for young players to unplug.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

But let’s address your actual question, which is: If everyone wants to unplug, why are they still plugged in?

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

I shut down my computer, unplug it, and bury it under a stack of books.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon