as in to open
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
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Avoid using your hair dryer in wet conditions, always unplug it when not in use, and do not wrap your cord very tightly around your dryer, as this can damage the wires.
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Even those that have been unplugged from the grid can potentially pose a danger.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Jessica Alba is taking time to unplug and connect with her roots amid her divorce from Cash Warren.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Encourage your team to take breaks, unplug after-hours and use time off.
—Erin Stafford, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Even those that have been unplugged from the grid can potentially pose a danger.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Jessica Alba is taking time to unplug and connect with her roots amid her divorce from Cash Warren.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Encourage your team to take breaks, unplug after-hours and use time off.
—Erin Stafford, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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