adj, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of unplug form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Not plugged in. not-comparable
2. 2
   Using acoustic instruments, especially instead of electric ones. not-comparable
3. 3
   Without a plug or bung. not-comparable

   "an unplugged vessel containing liquid"

4. 4
   Presented in a more low-key and intimate context than usual. not-comparable, slang

   "I enjoyed watching "Miley Cyrus Unplugged" last night."

Synonyms

All synonyms

disconnectunclogbareclearcleardeobstruct

Example

More examples

"When I unplugged the bathroom sink, the water gushed down the drain."

Etymology

From un- + plugged.

Related phrases

plugged in

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