plugging
ˈplʌɡɪŋ
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Definition of plugging - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
promotionpromoting something by mentioning it
  • Her plugging of the new book on social media increased its sales.
advertising endorsement promotion
2.
sealingRareact of stopping something with a plugRare
  • Plugging the leak saved the day.
blocking obstruction sealing

Adjective

1.
persistentpersistently continuing or working hard
  • Her plugging efforts finally paid off with a promotion.
diligent industrious tireless
2.
cover openingRareblocking or filling a hole or gapRare
  • The plumber is plugging the leak in the pipe.
clogging obstructing
3.
marketingRareactively promoting or advertising somethingRare
  • The plugging campaign boosted the product's sales significantly.
advertising promoting
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Expressions with plugging

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continue working hard even when it is difficult
She keeps plugging away at her studies every night.

Origin of plugging

Dutch, plug (stopper)

Terms with plugging included in their meaning

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connection
port for plugging in a telephone
car technology
car using both battery and fuel, recharged by plugging in
plugging
plug an opening or hole tightly

Examples of plugging in a sentence

  • His constant plugging of the event was effective.
  • Plugging the gap in the dam was urgent.
  • The plumber's plugging of the pipe was effective.
  • His plugging attitude impressed the entire team.
  • The plugging student never missed a deadline.
  • The worker is plugging the gap in the wall.

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  1. French:promotion, acharné, ...
  2. German:etwas bewerben, unermüdlich, ...
  3. Italian:promozione, instancabile, ...
  4. Spanish:publicidad, persistente, ...
  5. Portuguese:divulgação, persistente, ...
  6. Chinese:宣传, 坚持不懈的, ...
  7. Japanese:宣伝, 粘り強い, ...
  8. Arabic:ترويج, مُثابِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:קִידּוּם, מַתְמִיד, ...
  10. Russian:реклама, настойчивый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:реклама, наполегливий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रचार, लगातार, ...
plug
plʌɡ
plugged

Definition of plug - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
blockageseal a hole by inserting a tight stopper
  • He plugged the leak with a piece of cloth.
seal stopper
2.
advertisingRarepromote or mention something persistentlyRare
  • She continued to plug her new book during the interview..
advertise promote
3.
drugsRareSlangUSingest a drug rectallyRareSlangUS
  • He decided to plug the medication for faster effect.
booty bump

Noun

1.
blockagedense mass of material blocking something
  • A plug of ice blocked the pipe..
block clog obstruction
2.
promotionpromotional mention of a product
  • The actor gave a plug for his new movie.
advertisement endorsement promotion
3.
technologydevice for making an electrical connection
  • He inserted the plug into the socket..
connector jack
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Images of plug

  • plug: dense mass of material blocking something
    dense mass of material blocking something
  • plug: device for making an electrical connection
    device for making an electrical connection
  • plug: branch from a water-pipe for a hose
    branch from a water-pipe for a hose
  • plug: cylindrical jewelry for piercings
    cylindrical jewelry for piercings
  • plug: small seedling in a tray
    small seedling in a tray
  • plug: type of fishing lure
    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.

Origin of plug

Dutch, plugge (stopper)

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.

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  1. French:boucher, bouchon, ...
  2. German:verstopfen, Pfropfen, ...
  3. Italian:tappare, tappo, ...
  4. Spanish:tapar, tapón, ...
  5. Portuguese:tapar, tampão, ...
  6. Chinese:堵住, 堵塞物, ...
  7. Japanese:塞ぐ, 詰まり, ...
  8. Arabic:سَدَّ, سَدَّادَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִסְתּוֹם, סְתִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:затыкать, пробка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:закривати, пробка, ...
  12. Hindi:छेद बंद करना, थक्का, ...
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