unplug
To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socketTo disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.
» I unplugged the TV.
Ich zog den Stecker des Fernsehers heraus.
Ich habe den Stecker des Fernsehers herausgezogen.
Я выдернул телевизор из розетки.
Я выдернула телевизор из розетки.
Я відключив телевізор.
Я відключила телевізор.
Meaning
4 senses(transitive)To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.
To save electricity, I unplug my computer when I am not at home.
(Stecker) herausziehen
отсоединя́тьotsojedinjátʹ, отсоедини́тьotsojedinítʹ, отключа́тьotključátʹ
(intransitive)To stop using electronic devices, especially for relaxation or to reduce stress.
(transitive)To remove a blockage from (especially a water pipe or drain).
I had to unplug the sink the other day: there was far too much hair and gunk down there.
(idiomatic, intransitive)To temporarily disconnect from worldly experiences.
I need to unplug and spend some time with my family.
- pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
Examples
50 sentencesI unplugged the TV.
Я відключив телевізор. — deniko
ruЯ выдернул телевизор из розетки. — Selena777
deIch zog den Stecker des Fernsehers heraus. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
I unplugged my computer.
Я вимкнув свій комп'ютер з розетки. — deniko
ruЯ выключил свой компьютер из розетки. — odexed
Someone has unplugged the washing machine.
ruКто-то отключил стиральную машину. — marafon
Did you unplug all the appliances?
Did you know the TV was unplugged?
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Forms
unplugs, unplugging, unplugged, unplugged| Base form | unplug · to unplug |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | unplugs |
| Present participle | unplugging |
| Past simple | unplugged |
| Past participle | unplugged |
irregular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable:disconnect
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle