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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How to fix a jammed garbage disposal The first step in fixing a jammed disposal is to switch it off and unplug it.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The company isn’t completely unplugging from EVs, according to CEO Gil West.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
Puerto Rico is best know for its abundance of places to unplug, unwind, and explore the unknown.
—Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The company isn’t completely unplugging from EVs, according to CEO Gil West.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
Puerto Rico is best know for its abundance of places to unplug, unwind, and explore the unknown.
—Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
If a power strip feels hot to the touch, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove it immediately.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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