WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
un•plug /ʌnˈplʌg/USA pronunciation
v., -plugged, -plug•ging.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- to (cause to) become free of something blocking;
unclog: [~ + object]to unplug a clogged drain.[no object]After he chewed some gum his ears suddenly unplugged. - to disconnect by removing a plug from an electrical connection:[~ + object]unplugged the lamp.
un•plug
(un plug′),USA pronunciation v., -plugged, -plug•ging.
v.t.
v.i.
un•plug′ga•ble, adj.
v.t.
- to remove a plug or stopper from.
- to free of an obstruction;
unclog. - to disconnect (an appliance, a telephone, etc.) by removing a plug:to unplug a toaster.
- to remove (an electric plug) from an outlet.
v.i.
- to become unplugged.
- un-2 + plug 1765–75