unplug

• Trennen eines Geräts vom Stromnetz durch Herausziehen des Steckers aus der Steckdose; auch allgemein das Lösen einer Steckverbindung.

A verb used to indicate the act of disconnecting a device from an electrical outlet or removing a plug from a socket.

1. Disconnect from powerA2formal

   To remove the plug of an electrical device from a socket, making it inoperable.

   Vom Stromnetz trennen

   • Please unplug the toaster before cleaning it.
   • She unplugged the lamp to save electricity.
   • He unplugged the computer before moving it to another desk.

   Synonymedetachdisconnectpull the plugunhook

   Antonymeattachconnectplug

2. Disconnect from a systemB1informal

   To disconnect a device from a network or system, such as the internet.

   Trennen vom Netz

   • I need to unplug from social media for a while.
   • He unplugged the router to reset the connection.
   • Sometimes it's good to unplug and enjoy nature.

   Synonymecut offdetachdisconnectdisengageseveruncoupleunhook

   Antonymeattachconnectlinkplug