See also: phone plug (US)
Definition of jack plug - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. UK connector used for audio and other signal connectionsTECH. UK
- He inserted the jack plug into his guitar to connect it to the amplifier..
- She needed a new jack plug for her headphones.
- The technician replaced the faulty jack plug in the sound system.
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connector used for audio and other signal connections
Expressions with jack
raise an object using a jack
They had to jack up the car to change the tire.
engage in playful or mischievous activities
The kids were jacking around in the backyard.
stop doing a regular activity
He decided to jack in his job.
connect a device to a system
He jacked into the network to access the files.
person skilled in many tasks but not an expert
He is a jack of all trades, fixing everything.
stop doing something, especially a job
He decided to jack his job in and travel the world.
lift something using a jack
He jacked the car up to change the tire.
increase the price significantly
The store decided to jack up the price of bread.
having no idea or understanding
You don't know jack about fixing cars, so don't try it.
type of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
He bought a box of Cracker Jack at the game.
stop doing something or give up an activity suddenly
He decided to jack it in and leave his job.
device for lifting a car
He used a car jack to change the tire.
socket on a device where headphone plugs are inserted for audio
My phone's headphone jack stopped working after it got wet.
jack in the clubs suit, lowest pictured rank within that suit
She drew the jack of clubs and completed her set.
carved pumpkin with a light inside, displayed at Halloween
The porch was decorated with a spooky jack-o'-lantern..
physical exercise involving jumping with a movement of arms and legs
He did twenty jumping jacks to warm up before the run..
children's toy with a figure that pops out
The jack-in-the-box startled the baby when it popped out.
playing card with a spade symbol and a jack
He drew the jack of spades from the deck.
dance style tied to late-1980s R&B and hip-hop music
The club was filled with people doing new jack swing moves.
person skilled in many areas but not an expert
He is a jack of all trades and master of none.
fish found in warm Atlantic waters
We caught a yellow jack during our fishing trip.
tool lifting heavy equipment with air pressure
They employed an air jack to move the machinery.
device for lifting heavy cargo
The workers used a cargo jack to lift the heavy crates.
evergreen tree known as Pinus banksiana
The forest was filled with jack pines.
Expressions with plug
connect an electric device using a plug
She plugged the charger into the wall socket.
keep working hard even when it is difficult
She decided to plug away at her studies every night.
connect an electrical device to a power source
Please plug in the toaster before using it.
block a hole or gap with a plug
He used a rag to plug up the leak.
provide something needed to make up for a deficiency
The new employee was hired to plug the gap in the team.
fill a hole to stop leakage
They used a cloth to plug the hole in the pipe.
stop the flow of liquid through holes
The plumber was called to plug the leaks in the pipes.
unplug a device to stop its power
He decided to pull the plug on the computer.
mention something to promote it to others
She gave a plug for the new restaurant on her blog.
say good things about someone or something to others
She put in a plug for her friend's new book.
fix a gap in a rule or law
The government decided to plug a loophole in the tax law.
easy to use without complex setup
The printer is plug and play, so setup was quick.
device at a cable end with metal pins for electrical connection
The laptop’s power plug will not fit this old wall socket.
plug for sinks or basins to retain water
The bath plug was missing from the kitchen sink.
device that blocks a drain to stop liquid from leaving
He removed the drain plug to let the water out.
fill a hole to stop a leak
He used a cloth to plug a hole in the pipe.
object blocking sink drain to hold water
She pulled the sink plug to let the water out.
connector at a power cable end that fits into an electrical outlet
The lamp's electric plug does not match the wall socket.
device at a cable end with metal pins to connect to electricity
The lamp needs an adapter for the foreign electrical plug.
device with holes where a plug is inserted to receive electricity
The lamp will not work unless you use the correct plug socket.
person who initiates new projects
She was the spark plug behind the community garden project.
electric socket for connecting devices
She plugged her phone charger into the wall plug.
device to seal holes in pipes
The plumber inserted a hole plug to stop the leak.
stop or discontinue something
The company decided to pull the plug on the project due to budget cuts.
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- French:prise jack, ...
- German:Klinkenstecker, ...
- Italian:connettore audio, ...
- Spanish:conector de audio, ...
- Portuguese:ficha jack, ...
- Chinese:插头, ...
- Japanese:ジャックプラグ, ...
- Arabic:قابِس جاك, ...
- Hebrew:תֶּקַע ג׳ֶק, ...
- Russian:джек-разъем, ...
- Ukrainian:штекер, ...
- Hindi:जैक प्लग, ...
- Bengali:জ্যাক প্লাগ, ...
- Catalan:connector jack, ...
- Czech:jack, ...
- Danish:jackstik, ...
- Dutch:jackplug, ...
- Greek:βύσμα τζακ, ...
- Hungarian:jackdugó, ...
- Khmer:ដោតជែក, ...
- Korean:잭 플러그, ...
- Persian:فیش جک, ...
- Polish:wtyk jack, ...
- Portuguese (BR):plugue jack, ...
- Romanian:mufă jack, ...
- Swedish:teleplugg, ...
- Thai:แจ็คเสียบ, ...
- Turkish:jak fişi, ...
- Vietnamese:giắc cắm, ...
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