1 B1 informal
To remove an electrical plug from a wall socket or power source
"Plug out the iron before you leave the house — it's a fire hazard."
separable
plug out
B1 informal separable transitive
To remove an electrical plug from a socket; to disconnect a device from its power supply
In plain English
To pull a plug out of the wall so the electricity stops
What does "plug out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To pull a plug outward from a socket
Actually means
To pull a plug out of the wall so the electricity stops
Usage tip
Primarily heard in Irish English and some South African and Asian varieties of English. Standard British and American speakers typically use 'unplug' instead. ESL learners should be aware that 'plug out' may sound non-standard to many native speakers.
Words that pair with "plug out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
device appliance charger television lamp computer
How to conjugate "plug out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
plug out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
plugs out
he/she/it
Past simple
pluged out
yesterday
Past participle
pluged out
have + pp
-ing form
pluging out
continuous
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