Also means
disconnect
Usage Note
Débrancher literally means to unplug an electrical device, but in informal speech it also means to switch off mentally — se débrancher means 'to disconnect' or 'unwind'. The opposite is brancher ('to plug in'). A related noun is débranchement (disconnection).
Examples
"N'oublie pas de débrancher le chargeur."
Natural Translation
Don't forget to unplug the charger.
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