plug
🇺🇸
/plʌɡ/
🇬🇧
/plʌɡ/
verb
C1
to block a hole with something that fits tightly
They used a special material to plug the hole in the pipe.
C1
to fill a need or missing part in something
The new product will plug the gap in our market offerings.
R
to promote something new to encourage people to buy or see it
The author came on TV to plug her new book.
R
to shoot someone
In the movie, the villain tried to plug the hero.
noun
C1
a device that connects electrical equipment to power
Make sure the plug is firmly in the socket before turning it on.
C1
a wall opening for connecting electrical devices
I need to find a plug for my laptop charger.
C1
a connector for audio or video cables
The music plug connects the guitar to the amplifier.
R
a part in a car engine that creates spark to start it
The mechanic replaced the faulty plug in the engine.
C1
a stopper for a sink or bathtub drain
Don't forget to put the plug in before filling the tub.
R
something that blocks a hole
The doctor used a small plug to stop the bleeding.
R
a bottle stopper or cap
The wine plug keeps the bottle sealed tightly.
R
a wall anchor for holding screws
You'll need a plastic plug to secure the shelf to the wall.
R
promotion or praise for something new
The talk show host gave a nice plug to the new restaurant.
translation
to block a hole with something that fits tightly; to fill a need or missing part in something; to promote something new to encourage people to buy or see it; to shoot someone
a device that connects electrical equipment to power; a wall opening for connecting electrical devices; a connector for audio or video cables; a part in a car engine that creates spark to start it; a stopper for a sink or bathtub drain; something that blocks a hole; a bottle stopper or cap; a wall anchor for holding screws; promotion or praise for something new
Word Forms
3rd Present
plugs
Past
plugged
Perfect
plugged
Progressive
plugging
Plural
plugs