plug-in module

US: /ˈplʌɡɪn ˈmɑːdʒuːl/

Definition

Definition of plug-in module - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

separate unit added to a system to provide extra features

TECH.

You can install a new plug-in module to expand the device's memory.
This software comes with a plug-in module for advanced image editing.
The weather station supports a plug-in module for extra sensors.

ineffectiveness

inefficiency

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Expressions with plug

plug into

connect an electric device using a plug

She plugged the charger into the wall socket.

plug away

keep working hard even when it is difficult

She decided to plug away at her studies every night.

plug in

connect an electrical device to a power source

Please plug in the toaster before using it.

plug up

block a hole or gap with a plug

He used a rag to plug up the leak.

plug the gap

provide something needed to make up for a deficiency

The new employee was hired to plug the gap in the team.

plug the hole

fill a hole to stop leakage

They used a cloth to plug the hole in the pipe.

Expressions with module

training module

separate part of a course that teaches one topic or skill

Each training module covers a different safety procedure for new employees.

add-on module

separate part added to a main system to give extra features

You can install an add-on module to enable advanced reporting tools.

control module

electronic unit that manages and coordinates the actions of connected components

The mechanic replaced the engine control module to fix the starting problem.

memory module

small removable circuit board that adds data storage capacity to electronic devices

He installed a new memory module to speed up his computer.

command module

part of a spacecraft containing the crew's living and control quarters

The astronauts returned to the command module after completing their spacewalk..

connection module

unit that joins separate devices or systems so they can share signals

The technician replaced the faulty connection module in the control cabinet.

electronic control module

hardware unit that manages engine functions using sensor data and programmed instructions

The mechanic traced the starting problem to a faulty electronic control module.

interface module

separate part of software that manages communication between program components

The developer updated the interface module to support the new payment gateway.

multi-chip module

electronic unit holding several integrated circuits together on one package

The processor is built on a multi-chip module for higher performance.

service module

part of a spacecraft providing support functions

The service module detached after reentry into Earth's atmosphere..

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French:module enfichable, ...
German:Steckmodul, ...
Italian:modulo plug-in, ...
Spanish:módulo enchufable, ...
Portuguese:módulo de expansão, ...
Chinese:插件模块, ...
Japanese:プラグインモジュール, ...
Arabic:وَحْدَة إِضافِيّة, ...
Hebrew:מוֹדוּל תּוֹסָף, ...
Russian:модуль расширения, ...
Ukrainian:плагінний модуль, ...
Hindi:प्लग-इन मॉड्यूल, ...
Bengali:প্লাগ-ইন মডিউল, ...
Catalan:mòdul connectable, ...
Czech:zásuvný modul, ...
Danish:plug-in-modul, ...
Dutch:plug-inmodule, ...
Greek:μονάδα επέκτασης, ...
Hungarian:bővítőmodul, ...
Khmer:ម៉ូឌុលដាច់ដោយឡែកដែលដំឡើងបន្ថែមក្នុងប្រព័ន្ធ, ...
Korean:플러그인 모듈, ...
Persian:ماژول افزونه, ...
Polish:moduł wtyczkowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):módulo plug-in, ...
Romanian:modul plug-in, ...
Swedish:plug-in-modul, ...
Thai:โมดูลเสริม, ...
Turkish:tak-çıkar modül, ...
Vietnamese:mô-đun cắm thêm, ...

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