unplug
Pull the plug
To unplug is to disconnect something from an electrical outlet or other power source: Unplug the toaster before cleaning it.
The figurative sense means to disconnect from technology, work, or daily stress—to take a break and decompress: I'm going to unplug this weekend and leave my phone at home.
Unplugged also describes acoustic performances of music usually played with amplified instruments.
To separate from
- disengageBreak free from attachment
- severCut apart completely
- disconnectTo break a connection
- unlinkSever a connection
decouple · remove · separate · pull out · disentangle · isolate · disassociate · disjoin
Release from constraint
- releaseTo let go
- escapeFlight from captivity
- untetheredNot fastened to anything
- unshackledReleased from restraints
unbound · autonomy · independence · free · let go · break free · step away · disengage
Swift departure or retreat
- escapeFlight from captivity
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- solitudeState of being alone
- natureInherent quality or disposition
cabin · wilderness · staycation · spa · meditation · sabbatical · quiet time · seclusion
Thin flexible strands
- outletsPoints of release or connection
- socketsHollow connectors for insertion
- devicesTools or mechanisms
- chargersPower-restoring devices or warhorses
cables · wires · adapters · electronics · power strip · surge protector · wall socket · extension cord
Restore youthful vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- renewMake valid again
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- revitalizeRestore strength and vitality
energize · replenish · decompress · unwind · reset · recuperate · de-stress · take a break
Lacking electronic displays
- offlineNot internet-connected
- social media breakAbstaining from networking sites
- screen timeDuration on digital displays
- doomscrollingCompulsive consumption of distressing content
detach
To separate from
- disengageBreak free from attachment
- severCut apart completely
- disconnectTo break a connection
unlink · decouple · remove · separate · pull out · disentangle · isolate · disassociate · disjoin · cut off
liberation
Release from constraint
- releaseTo let go
- escapeFlight from captivity
- untetheredNot fastened to anything
unshackled · unbound · autonomy · independence · free · let go · break free · step away · disengage · boundaries
getaway
Swift departure or retreat
nature · cabin · wilderness · staycation · spa · meditation · sabbatical · quiet time · seclusion · hideaway
cords
Thin flexible strands
- outletsPoints of release or connection
- socketsHollow connectors for insertion
- devicesTools or mechanisms
chargers · cables · wires · adapters · electronics · power strip · surge protector · wall socket · extension cord · USB
rejuvenate
Restore youthful vigor
revitalize · energize · replenish · decompress · unwind · reset · recuperate · de-stress · take a break · breathe
screen-free
Lacking electronic displays
- offlineNot internet-connected
- social media breakAbstaining from networking sites
- screen timeDuration on digital displays
- power offswitch off, shut down, power down, power cut, main shutoff
- shutdownshut down, power down, power off, turn off, switch off
- electrical termsshock, charge, discharge, spark, zap
- disconnectingdetaching, disconnect, disengaging, detach, disconnecting
- U-wordsugly, ultimate, ultra, umbrella, unable
- work-life balancework hours, time off, vacation, weekends, remote work
- unplugged showPerformance without electronic amplification
- unplugged versionPerformance without amplification
- MTV UnpluggedAcoustic television concert format
- unplugged setConcert without amplification
- unplugged albumRecording without electric amplification
- unplugged sessionAmplifier-free live performance