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unplug
Language:
Meanings:
1.
General
neutral
To disconnect an electrical device from its power source by removing its plug from an outlet or by switching off the power supply.
2.
General
neutral
To disconnect a communication device or circuit, such as a telephone or network connection, so that it no longer functions.
3.
General
informal
figurative
To withdraw someone from external support systems or services, including life-sustaining equipment, or to terminate a source of ongoing assistance.
To disengage from digital devices, networks, or constant connectivity as a means of rest or disconnection.
Examples:
EN:
But I could unplug.
ES:
Pero pude desconectar.
EN:
Here, unplug the coffee pot.
ES:
Desenchufa la cafetera.
EN:
We should unplug the power so we can take her off.
ES:
Deberíamos desconectarla para sacarla de ahí.
EN:
- They'll unplug the power at midnight, it will be dark. Then we'll run away.
ES:
Desconectarán la valla a medianoche, estará oscuro.
EN:
They'll unplug the power at midnight.
ES:
- Desconectarán a medianoche.
EN:
As long as it doesn't unplug itself.
ES:
Mientras no se desconecte solo.
EN:
- Very good, Mr. Holmes, let me unplug you.
ES:
- Muy bien, señor Holmes, déjeme desconectarlo.
EN:
Go and unplug the telephone. That stupid thing... yesterday started ringing at the worst possible moment, as you recall.
ES:
Descuelga el teléfono, porque ayer ese estúpido ha llamado en el momento más inoportuno, si puedes acordarte.
EN:
Don't unplug it.
ES:
No lo desconecte.
EN:
Why don't you just unplug it?
ES:
Oye, ¿por qué no cierras la boca?
EN:
- Don't you dare unplug me!
ES:
-! No oses desconectarme!
EN:
- Goodnight. You should unplug the telephone if you want some peace.
ES:
Ah, si quiere estar tranquilo, mejor desconecte el teléfono.
EN:
Also, unplug the phone.
ES:
Y el teléfono también.
EN:
Take care. I mean, unplug them carefully.
ES:
Ten cuidado, me refiero a que los desconectes con cuidado.
EN:
Do not call me any more, or I'll unplug the telephone.
ES:
No me llame más o desconectaré el teléfono.
EN:
But I could unplug.
ES:
Pero pude desconectar.
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