safely-unplugged
|safe-ly-un-plugged|
B1
/ˈseɪfli ʌnˈplʌɡd/
secure disconnection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'safely-unplugged' originates from the combination of 'safe' and 'unplug,' where 'safe' meant 'free from harm' and 'unplug' meant 'to disconnect from a power source.'
Historical Evolution
'safely-unplugged' evolved from the need to describe the action of disconnecting devices in a secure manner.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to disconnect without risk,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a state where a device or appliance has been disconnected from a power source without risk or danger.
The toaster is safely-unplugged after use.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 11:10