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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To allow all our students to unplug and be present, our district should move all our campuses — grades K through 12 — to smartphone and tablet-free environments.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Companies can encourage employees to unplug after working hours and implement practices that foster connection, even in a virtual space.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
One study found that unplugging people from social media greatly improved their well-being and happiness.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
If your giftee happens to forget to unplug, this straightener has an auto shut-off feature that turns the device off after 60 minutes.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Companies can encourage employees to unplug after working hours and implement practices that foster connection, even in a virtual space.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
One study found that unplugging people from social media greatly improved their well-being and happiness.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024
If your giftee happens to forget to unplug, this straightener has an auto shut-off feature that turns the device off after 60 minutes.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Unplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplug. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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