Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pull the plug

End something

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "pull the plug" is end something.

This idiom is used to describe the act of stopping or ending something, such as a project, a business, or a medical treatment. It is often used to describe a decision that is made reluctantly or with regret.

For example, you might say "The company pulled the plug on the new product after it failed to sell well." This means that the company decided to stop production of the new product.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• Distract someone: This idiom means to divert someone's attention.
• Launch something: This idiom means to start something new.
• Annoy someone: This idiom means to make someone angry or irritated.