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plug

UK
/plʌg/
US
/plʌg/
plug in
plug up

Translations

plugnoun
plugs
pl
UK
/plʌg/
US
/plʌg/
I need a plug to connect the lamp to the power outlet.
Мне нужна вилка, чтобы подключить лампу к розетке.
The bottle had a plug to keep the liquid from spilling.
У бутылки была затычка, чтобы жидкость не проливалась.
He pulled the plug from the bathtub to let the water drain.
Он вытащил пробку из ванны, чтобы слить воду.
Additional translations
рекламная вставка
штепсель
заглушка
Synonyms
seal
cork
filler
cap
bung
stopper
plugverb
plugged
Past Simple
plugged
Past Participle
plugging
Gerund
UK
/plʌɡ/
US
/plʌɡ/
Make sure to plug the device into the power source.
Убедитесь, что подключили устройство к источнику питания.
She used a cloth to plug the hole in the wall.
Она использовала тряпку, чтобы заткнуть дыру в стене.
He needs to plug the cable into the socket.
Ему нужно вставить кабель в розетку.
Additional translations
перекрывать
заватать
Synonyms
join
link
connect
insert
attach
fasten
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.

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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