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unplug

IPA: /ʌnˈplʌɡ/

KK: /ʌnˈplʌg/

intransitive verb

Definition: To disconnect from a power source or stop being connected to something.

Example: The device will unplug automatically when the battery is full.

transitive verb

Definition: To disconnect an electrical device from a power source by taking out its plug from the socket.

Example: Please unplug the charger when the phone is fully charged.

unreeve

IPA: //ʌnˈriːv//

KK: /ʌnˈriv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become unthreaded or to have a rope removed from a block or pulley.

Example: The sailor had to unreeve the rope from the pulley before continuing with the repairs.

transitive verb

Definition: To take a rope out of a fitting or opening, like a block or thimble.

Example: The sailor had to unreeve the rope to fix the sail.

unrivet

IPA: /ʌnˈrɪvɪt/

KK: /ʌnˈrɪvɪt/

verb

Definition: To take out or loosen the metal fasteners that hold things together.

Example: The workers had to unrivet the old metal panels before installing the new ones.

unrope

IPA: /ʌnˈroʊp/

KK: /ʌnˈroʊp/

verb

Definition: To take something off a rope or to untie it from a rope.

Example: He had to unrope the boat before they could set sail.

unruled

IPA: //ʌnˈruːld//

KK: /ʌnˈruːld/

adjective

Definition: Not controlled or influenced by rules; also refers to a surface that is plain and not marked with lines.

Example: She prefers to write on unruled paper for her sketches.

unscrew

IPA: /ʌnˈskruː/

KK: /ʌnˈskru/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn something in a counterclockwise direction to remove it from a threaded connection.

Example: He had to unscrew the lid to open the jar.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove a screw by turning it in the opposite direction from how it was tightened.

Example: I need to unscrew the lid to open the jar.

unseal

IPA: /ʌnˈsiːl/

KK: /ʌnˈsiːl/

transitive verb

Definition: To break or remove a seal from something in order to open it.

Example: He had to unseal the envelope to read the letter inside.

unserviceable

IPA: //ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbl//

KK: /ʌnˈsɜrvɪsəbl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to be used or operated; not functional.

Example: The equipment was declared unserviceable after the accident.

unsew

IPA: //ʌnˈsoʊ//

KK: /ʌnˈsoʊ/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove stitches from something that has been sewn together.

Example: She had to unsew the hem of her dress because it was too long.

unsheathe

IPA: //ʌnˈʃiːð//

KK: /ʌnˈʃiːð/

transitive verb

Definition: To pull a sword or knife out of its cover or case.

Example: He decided to unsheathe his sword before entering the dark cave.

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