Unplugging: meaning, definitions and examples
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unplugging
[ ʌnˈplʌɡɪŋ ]
removing device
Unplugging refers to the action of disconnecting an electrical device from its power source by removing its plug from an outlet. This can often be done for safety, maintenance, or conservation purposes. It is commonly used in the context of consumer electronics and household appliances.
Synonyms
detaching, disconnect, removing.
Examples of usage
- I am unplugging my charger from the wall.
- Make sure to unplug the toaster after use.
- He is unplugging the laptop to take it outside.
Translations
Translations of the word "unplugging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconexão
🇮🇳 अनप्लगिंग
🇩🇪 Trennen
🇮🇩 mencabut
🇺🇦 вимкнення
🇵🇱 odłączenie
🇯🇵 プラグを抜くこと
🇫🇷 débranchement
🇪🇸 desconexión
🇹🇷 fişten çekme
🇰🇷 플러그 뽑기
🇸🇦 فصل الاتصال
🇨🇿 odpojení
🇸🇰 odpojenie
🇨🇳 拔掉插头
🇸🇮 odklop
🇮🇸 aftengja
🇰🇿 ажырату
🇬🇪 გამორთვა
🇦🇿 ayırma
🇲🇽 desconexión
Etymology
The word 'unplugging' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means to reverse an action, and 'plug', which traces its origin to the Middle English word 'ploge' from the 1200s, and it likely stems from the Old North French term 'ploge', which means to thrust in or to poke. The combination of these elements reflects the act of physically pulling a plug out of an outlet or device, effectively stopping the flow of electricity. As electrical devices became more prevalent in homes and industries, the term gained significance in discussions around device safety, energy conservation, and maintenance practices. In more recent years, the notion of 'unplugging' has also taken on a cultural dimension, often encouraging people to disconnect from digital devices and reconnect with the physical world.