plug

plʌɡ
pluggedplugging
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Translation of plug into German,

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Verb

tr.
1.

blockage

seal a hole by inserting a tight stopper
  • He plugged the leak with a piece of cloth.Er verstopfte das Leck mit einem Stück Stoff.
2.

advertising

Rare
promote or mention something persistently
Rare
  • She continued to plug her new book during the interview..Sie fuhr fort, ihr neues Buch während des Interviews zu bewerben.
3.

drugs

RareSlangUS
ingest a drug rectally
RareSlangUS
rektal einführen einführen verabreichen
  • He decided to plug the medication for faster effect.Er entschied sich, das Medikament zu rektal einführen, um eine schnellere Wirkung zu erzielen.

Noun

1.

blockage

dense mass of material blocking something
  • A plug of ice blocked the pipe..Ein Pfropfen aus Eis blockierte das Rohr
2.

promotion

promotional mention of a product
  • The actor gave a plug for his new movie.Der Schauspieler machte Werbung für seinen neuen Film.
3.

technology

device for making an electrical connection
  • He inserted the plug into the socket..Er steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.
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Expressions with plug: examples in English and translations in German

einstecken
anschließen
She plugged the charger into the wall socket.
dranbleiben
She decided to plug away at her studies every night.
einstecken
anschließen
Please plug in the toaster before using it.
stopfen
abdichten
He used a rag to plug up the leak.
die Lücke füllen
die Lücke schließen
The new employee was hired to plug the gap in the team.
das Loch stopfen
They used a cloth to plug the hole in the pipe.

Images of plug

  • plug: dense mass of material blocking something
    (blockage) Pfropfen
  • plug: device for making an electrical connection
    (technology) Stecker
  • plug: branch from a water-pipe for a hose
    (water supply) Wasseranschluss
  • plug: cylindrical jewelry for piercings
    (jewelry) Plug
  • plug: small seedling in a tray
    (horticulture) Jungpflanze
  • plug: type of fishing lure
    (fishing) Wobbler

Synonyms and analogies of plug in English

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.

Translations of "plug" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSteckernm.

I will yank the plug to stop the machine from running.

Ich werde den Stecker ziehen, um die Maschine anzuhalten.

dieZündkerzenf.

An igniter plug particularly for use with very low temperature liquid fuel.

Zündkerze, insbesondere für die Verwendung mit flüssigem Brennstoff bei niedrigen Temperaturen.

Netzsteckern.

The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is easily accessible.

Das Gerät so positionieren, dass direkter Zugriff auf den Netzstecker besteht.

dieSteckdosenf.

A cool breeze even if the plug on the balcony is missing.

Eine kühle Brise auch wenn die Steckdose auf dem Balkon fehlt.

derStöpselnm.

I'm sure the first plug is not in the case file.

Ich bin sicher, der erste Stöpsel ist nicht im Ordner.

Verb
steckenv.

On sprinted fitting nut and plug it into the tube.

Auf sprintete Wurfmutter und stecken Sie es in die Röhre.

stopfenv.

Bringing in an experienced consultant might plug the hole in our strategy.

Einen erfahrenen Berater hinzuzuziehen könnte das Loch in unserer Strategie stopfen.

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plug: Examples and translations in context

It's best to pull out the plug before cleaning the appliance.

Es ist am besten, den Stecker zu ziehen, bevor man das Gerät reinigt.

The plug's in the wrong way around; turn it and try once more.

Der Stecker ist verkehrt herum drin, dreh ihn und versuch es nochmal.

Their ambitious construction project went belly up after the investors pulled the plug.

Ihr ehrgeiziges Bauprojekt ist bankrottgegangen, nachdem die Investoren den Stecker zogen.

The company was losing money, so they decided on pulling the plug.

Das Unternehmen machte Verluste, also beschlossen sie, den Stecker zu ziehen.

After years of struggle, the band finally considered pulling the plug on their career.

Nach Jahren des Kampfes erwog die Band schließlich, ihrer Karriere den Stecker zu ziehen.

It is way too soon to talk about pulling the plug.

Es ist zu früh darüber zu sprechen den Stecker zu ziehen.

The plug is released when it is bent in its socket.

Knickt der Stecker in seiner Fassung, so löst er sich.

Our parents pulled the plug on the trip once they saw the weather forecast.

Unsere Eltern haben der Reise den Stecker gezogen, als sie die Wettervorhersage sahen.

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