unplug
part of speech
verb (unplug, unplugs, unplugged, unplugging)
meaning for a pupil
1) To unplug means to pull a plug out of an electric socket so a machine is off. tree →
2) To unplug also means to remove something that is blocking a pipe or hole. tree →
3) To unplug can mean to take a break from screens and phones. tree →
sense in the lessons
In safety lessons, unplug appliances before cleaning them, pull the plug by its head not the cord, never touch plugs with wet hands, and unplug things that smell of burning (tell an adult). In everyday life, unplugging chargers saves electricity. Families sometimes «unplug» for a screen-free day. Phrases: unplug the TV, unplug it from the wall, unplug and relax.
examples
- Unplug the toaster before you clean it. tree →
- Dad unplugged the lamp because the bulb was hot. tree →
- Hold the plug, not the cable, when you unplug it. tree →
- Never unplug anything with wet hands. tree →
- Unplug your charger when your phone is full. tree →
- The plumber unplugged the blocked drain. tree →
- This weekend we're unplugging: no screens! tree →
- If something smells burning, tell an adult to unplug it. tree →
note
Double the g: unplugged, unplugging. Opposite: plug in. Unplugging is safer than just switching off when cleaning or fixing. Children should ask an adult to help with plugs near water.
In the corpora
- A frayed or damaged cord should be unplugged by an adult and not used again until it is fixed.
- Before touching anything inside a blender, switch it off and unplug it, because the blades can start again.
- Unplug a kettle before filling it, fill it only to the line and keep its cord away from the edge.
- If toast starts smoking, press the cancel lever and unplug the toaster.
- Old crumbs in a toaster can catch fire, so a grown-up empties the crumb tray when it is unplugged and cold.
Trees and pragmatics
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