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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There was a sauna, a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a hydrotherapy circuit, a cold-plunge pool, beachside massages and ice-cold drinks with little umbrellas in them — countless ways to relax, unplug and rest a body and mind wracked and weary from the rigors and brutalities of his work.
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Ensure No Single Person Holds ‘The Keys To The Kingdom’
The safest way to secure something is to unplug it from the network.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
People in the building couldn't figure out how to turn it off, so they were ordered to unplug all TVs.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Do If Glass Breaks in the Microwave
If your glass broke in the microwave, keep yourself and your microwave safe by following these steps:
Turn off and unplug the microwave: To ensure your safety before cleaning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Ensure No Single Person Holds ‘The Keys To The Kingdom’
The safest way to secure something is to unplug it from the network.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
People in the building couldn't figure out how to turn it off, so they were ordered to unplug all TVs.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 28 Feb. 2025
What To Do If Glass Breaks in the Microwave
If your glass broke in the microwave, keep yourself and your microwave safe by following these steps:
Turn off and unplug the microwave: To ensure your safety before cleaning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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