Unplugged: meaning, definitions and examples
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unplugged
[ ʌnˈplʌɡd ]
music
Unplugged refers to music that is performed without the use of electric instruments or amplification.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The band decided to do an unplugged performance for their fans.
- She sang an unplugged version of her hit song at the concert.
technology
To unplug means to disconnect an electrical device from a power source by removing its plug from an outlet.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't forget to unplug the computer before you leave the office.
- She unplugged the TV to save energy.
Translations
Translations of the word "unplugged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconectado
🇮🇳 अनप्लग्ड
🇩🇪 ausgesteckt
🇮🇩 tercabut
🇺🇦 відключений
🇵🇱 odłączony
🇯🇵 プラグが抜かれた
🇫🇷 débranché
🇪🇸 desenchufado
🇹🇷 fişi çekilmiş
🇰🇷 플러그가 뽑힌
🇸🇦 غير موصول بالكهرباء
🇨🇿 odpojený
🇸🇰 odpojený
🇨🇳 拔掉插头
🇸🇮 izključen
🇮🇸 ósambyggður
🇰🇿 ажыратылған
🇬🇪 გამორთული
🇦🇿 çıxarılmış
🇲🇽 desenchufado
Word origin
The term 'unplugged' originated in the late 20th century, specifically in the context of music performances. It became popular with the rise of acoustic performances that emphasized the raw and authentic sound of instruments without electronic amplification. In the context of technology, the verb 'unplug' has been used to describe the act of disconnecting devices from power sources since the invention of electrical outlets.
See also: plug, plugin, unplug, unpluggable.