unplugging

Definitions

The act of disconnecting an electrical device from a power source.

The practice of deliberately abstaining from the use of electronic devices or social media to reduce stress or reconnect with one's surroundings.

Examples

Unplugging from social media for the weekend helped me feel much more relaxed and present.

The technician recommended unplugging the device before attempting to clean the internal components.

Synonyms

disconnecting detaching deactivating powering down unlinking separating disengaging

Antonyms

connecting plugging in activating powering up linking attaching engaging