Unplugged: meaning, definitions and examples

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unplugged

 

[ ʌnˈplʌɡd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Unplugged refers to music that is performed without the use of electric instruments or amplification.

Synonyms

acoustic, live

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.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To unplug means to disconnect an electrical device from a power source by removing its plug from an outlet.

Synonyms

detach, disconnect

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,422 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.