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Please unplug the lamp before moving it.
What does Unplug mean?
Unplug means to disconnect from power.
Dictionary definition
To unplug means to disconnect a cord or device from an electrical outlet or power source.
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Unplug in a sentence
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The teacher reminded students to unplug the charger after the tablet was full.
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Before cleaning the keyboard, it is safer to unplug it or turn the device off.
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Practice 1
What does unplug mean?
Unplug means to remove a plug or disconnect a device from power.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unplug?
Disconnect is close in meaning when unplug means separate from power.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unplug?
Plug in is the opposite action because it connects a device to power.
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WordUnplug.
Partverb.
MeaningUnplug means to disconnect from power.
ExampleExample: Please unplug the lamp before moving it.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · plug
- Strongest beat
- plug
- Ending
- plug
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on plug.
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Synonyms
Words like Unplug
disconnectUse when separating a device from power or another connection.
pull outUse informally for removing a plug from an outlet.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plug inUse when connecting something to power.
connectUse when joining a device to a power source or system.
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Word family
Unplug word family
Base word
plug
verb
unplug
To disconnect from power.
verb
unplugs
Disconnects from power.
verb
unplugged
Disconnected from power.
verb
unplugging
Disconnecting from power now.
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Hint for students
Unplug means to disconnect a plug or device from power. It is often used with cords, chargers, lamps, computers, and safety steps.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse unplug with turn off. Turning off stops a device, but unplugging disconnects it from the power source.
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Write one sentence that shows unplug without using the word unplug. Then underline the clue words that show a cord or device being disconnected from power. Example: Before leaving, Dad pulled the charger out of the wall outlet. Clue words: pulled, charger, wall outlet Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a device being disconnected from power?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please unplug the lamp before moving it." Why does unplug fit better than plug in?
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