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pull the plug

The correct spelling is pull the plug.

How to pronounce pull the plug

verb

Say it like: Pul-l t-he -plu-g

The correct spelling is pull the plug. To unplug or cut power For example: "He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug."

Usage Examples

He put an end to the loud music by pulling the plug.

It's a wonder the director didn't pull the plug on that project months ago.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To unplug or cut power
  2. 2.To cease to support; to halt
  3. 3.To cease or turn off life support
  4. 4.To cease from production or publication.

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