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plug

UK
/plʌg/
US
/plʌg/
plug in
plug up

Translations

plugnoun
plugs
pl
UK
/plʌg/
US
/plʌg/
greffonMédecine.
After the procedure, the new plugs made his hair look much fuller.
Après l'intervention, les nouveaux greffons donnaient à ses cheveux un aspect beaucoup plus dense.
carotte de tabac
He always carried a plug of tobacco in his pocket.
Il avait toujours une carotte de tabac dans sa poche.
bouchon volcaniqueGéologie.
The volcanic plug was visible from miles away, towering over the landscape.
Le bouchon volcanique était visible à des kilomètres à la ronde et dominait le paysage.
She inserted the plug into the socket to charge her phone.
Elle a inséré la fiche dans la prise pour recharger son téléphone.
haridellePéjoratif, pour un cheval vieux ou de mauvaise qualité.
The farmer finally decided to retire the old plug that had served him for decades.
Le fermier a finalement décidé de mettre à la retraite la vieille haridelle qui l'avait servi pendant des décennies.
He used a plug to stop the water from leaking out of the pipe.
Il a utilisé un bouchon pour empêcher l'eau de s'échapper du tuyau.
Additional translations
pubFamilier.
Synonyms
filler
cap
bung
stopper
cork
seal
plugverb
plugged
Past Simple
plugged
Past Participle
plugging
Gerund
UK
/plʌɡ/
US
/plʌɡ/
She plugged the charger into the wall socket to charge her phone.
Elle a branché le chargeur dans la prise murale pour recharger son téléphone.
He used a piece of cloth to plug the leak in the pipe.
Il a utilisé un morceau de tissu pour boucher la fuite dans le tuyau.
faire la promotion de
The author went on several talk shows to plug her new book.
L'autrice est passée dans plusieurs talk-shows pour faire la promotion de son nouveau livre.
Additional translations
descendreFamilier, au sens de « tirer sur quelqu’un avec une arme ».
Synonyms
insert
attach
fasten
join
link
connect
plugadjective
UK
/plʌɡ/
US
/plʌɡ/
Used attributively to describe something designed to be inserted as a stopper or to be connected by means of a plug.
à ficheSe dit d'un appareil ou d'un adaptateur prévu pour être inséré dans une prise.
He bought a new plug adapter for his trip overseas.
Il a acheté un nouvel adaptateur à fiche pour son voyage à l'étranger.

Definitions

plugnoun
A device for making an electrical connection, typically consisting of a casing with metal pins that fit into holes in a socket.
She inserted the plug into the socket to charge her phone.
A piece of material used to block a hole or opening.
He used a plug to stop the water from leaking out of the pipe.
A promotional mention or advertisement for a product, service, or event.
The author gave a plug for her new book during the interview.
A small, cylindrical piece of tobacco that is chewed.
He always carried a plug of tobacco in his pocket.
A mass of solidified lava that fills the vent of a volcano.
The volcanic plug was visible from miles away, towering over the landscape.
A small graft of skin bearing hair follicles, used in hair transplantation.
After the procedure, the new plugs made his hair look much fuller.
An old, worn-out, or inferior horse.
The farmer finally decided to retire the old plug that had served him for decades.
plugverb
To fill or block a hole or gap.
He used a piece of cloth to plug the leak in the pipe.
To promote or advertise something, especially in a persistent or enthusiastic manner.
The author went on several talk shows to plug her new book.
To connect an electrical device to a power source or another device.
She plugged the charger into the wall socket to charge her phone.
To shoot or hit someone or something with a bullet.
The detective warned the criminal that he would plug him if he didn't drop the weapon.
plugadjective
Designed for insertion into a matching socket or opening; relating to or involving a plug.
He bought a new plug adapter for his trip overseas.
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