Definition of plug - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
blockageseal a hole by inserting a tight stopper
- He plugged the leak with a piece of cloth.
2.
advertisingRare promote or mention something persistentlyRare
- She continued to plug her new book during the interview..
3.
- He decided to plug the medication for faster effect.
Noun
1.
blockagedense mass of material blocking something
- A plug of ice blocked the pipe..
2.
promotionpromotional mention of a product
- The actor gave a plug for his new movie.
3.
technologydevice for making an electrical connection
- He inserted the plug into the socket..
4.
water supplyTECH. UK branch from a water-pipe for a hoseTECH. UK
- Connect the hose to the plug.
5.
jewelryTECH. cylindrical jewelry for piercingsTECH.
- She wore a plug in her ear.
6.
horticultureTECH. small seedling in a trayTECH.
- She planted the plug in the garden.
7.
fishingTECH. US type of fishing lureTECH. US
- He caught a fish with a plug.
8.
- He got the stuff from his plug.
9.
geologyTECH. body of solidified magma in a ventTECH.
- The mountain has a volcanic plug.
10.
aviationTECH. standard fuselage component in aviationTECH.
- The aircraft was modified with a plug.
Images of plug
dense mass of material blocking something 
device for making an electrical connection 
branch from a water-pipe for a hose 
cylindrical jewelry for piercings 
small seedling in a tray 
type of fishing lure
Expressions with plug
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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.
Origin of plug
Dutch, plugge (stopper)
Terms with plug included in their meaning
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electricity
device with openings where a plug connects to get electric power
electrical equipment
electrical cable with a plug and one or more sockets
electrical device
flexible cable with a plug and one or more sockets
electricity
device for inserting an electric plug
plumbing
plug for blocking a bathtub drain
repair
plug a gap, crevice, or cavity
seal
plug or block an opening
mechanics
opening for a plug or connecting part
technology
plug devices together using a small audio connector
electronics
plug connecting electrical device to mains supply
technology
physical connection point that lets two electronic devices plug together
technology
socket on a device where an external power plug is inserted
plug-in adapter
power adapter that plugs directly into a wall outlet
audio effects
plug-in adding effect to audio
medical
absorbent plug for wounds or body cavities
weapon
soft plug in a firearm
construction
fill a hollow object using a small woody plug to alter weight
electronics
plug something back into its socket
technology
device with slots that supplies power when a plug is inserted
technology
device that connects one plug to many computer connections for peripherals
electronics
type of plug used in audio and electronic testing
closure
plug or seal with a stopper
chewing
something chewed, especially a plug of tobacco
technology
specific design or standard of plug or port used to join equipment
Examples of plug in a sentence
The mechanic plugged the hole in the tire. He used the interview to plug his latest movie. The artist plugged her upcoming exhibition on social media. She chose to plug the drug for quicker relief. They advised him not to plug the substance. The drain was clogged with a plug of hair.
A plug of mud obstructed the narrow passage. The podcast host gave a plug for the sponsor. She made a plug for the book during the interview. The plug needs to be replaced. She bought a new plug for the lamp. The firefighter quickly attached the hose to the plug. Gardeners use the plug to water plants efficiently. He bought a new plug for his nose piercing. The plug she chose was made of wood. The plug was ready for transplantation. Gardeners often buy plugs for easy planting. The tackle box was filled with various plugs for fishing. He preferred using a plug when fishing in freshwater lakes. The plug was late with the delivery. Everyone in the neighborhood knew him as the plug. Geologists studied the ancient plug for clues about eruptions. The plug was visible from miles away. The engineers designed a new plug for the aircraft model. A plug was added to extend the plane's length.
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- French:boucher, bouchon, ...
- German:verstopfen, Pfropfen, ...
- Italian:tappare, tappo, ...
- Spanish:tapar, tapón, ...
- Portuguese:tapar, tampão, ...
- Chinese:堵住, 堵塞物, ...
- Japanese:塞ぐ, 詰まり, ...
- Arabic:سَدَّ, سَدَّادَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִסְתּוֹם, סְתִימָה, ...
- Russian:затыкать, пробка, ...
- Ukrainian:закривати, пробка, ...
- Hindi:छेद बंद करना, थक्का, ...
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