as in opening
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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Recent Examples of unplugging
Consider a digital detox, like unplugging from devices for an hour each evening.
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Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Glover suggests unplugging from any media about an hour before going to bed and avoiding stimulants before bedtime.
—Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
One study found that unplugging people from social media greatly improved their well-being and happiness.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
There’s cell service but no Wi-Fi, so enjoy unplugging.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020
Why are leaders so bad at unplugging?
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Glover suggests unplugging from any media about an hour before going to bed and avoiding stimulants before bedtime.
—Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
One study found that unplugging people from social media greatly improved their well-being and happiness.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
There’s cell service but no Wi-Fi, so enjoy unplugging.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2020
Why are leaders so bad at unplugging?
—Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Unplugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplugging. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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