Odpojte

Odpojte is a Czech word that functions as the imperative mood of the verb odpojit, meaning "disconnect" or "unplug." It is used as a direct command in instructions, safety warnings, and technical manuals.

Odpojit is a perfective verb, indicating the completion of the action of disconnecting. Its imperfective counterpart is odpojovat. The form Odpojte is the imperative used when addressing more than one person, or when addressing a single person formally (the vy form). It conveys a directive to perform the action of disconnecting.

Common contexts for the word include electrical safety, information technology and networking, equipment maintenance, and user manuals. It frequently appears in signs and procedures that require turning off or detaching power or connections. Examples in Czech would be: Odpojte napájení před údržbou. Odpojte zařízení od sítě. These phrases instruct users to disconnect power or network connections before handling a device.

Etymology and related terms: Odpojte is formed from the prefix od- meaning off or away, combined with pojit, a root linked to joining or linking, yielding a sense of detaching. Related forms include odpojit se (to disconnect oneself), odpojení (disconnection), and odpojený (disconnected).

In usage, Odpojte appears primarily in technical, safety, and procedural language. It is part of a broader family of Czech verbs dealing with detachment, disconnection, and power isolation, and is typically found in contexts that require clear, formal instructions.