plugging

UK
/ˈplʌɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈplʌɡɪŋ/

Translations

pluggingnoun
pluggings
pl
The plumber was responsible for the plugging of the leak.
Сантехник был ответственен за затыкание утечки.
The technician handled the plugging of the new device into the system.
Техник занимался подключением нового устройства к системе.
plugginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈplʌɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈplʌɡɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective meaning ‘serving to plug; sealing or blocking’
plugverb

plugging

Gerund

plugged
Past Simple
plugged
Past Participle
plugging
Gerund
UK
/plʌɡ/
US
/plʌɡ/
He needs to plug the cable into the socket.
Ему нужно вставить кабель в розетку.
She used a cloth to plug the hole in the wall.
Она использовала тряпку, чтобы заткнуть дыру в стене.
Make sure to plug the device into the power source.
Убедитесь, что подключили устройство к источнику питания.

Definitions

pluggingnoun
The act of filling or sealing a hole or gap.
The plumber was busy with the plugging of leaks in the old pipes.
The act of promoting or advertising something, especially in a persistent or repetitive manner.
The author's plugging of his new book on social media helped boost sales.
The act of shooting someone with a firearm. (slang)
The gangster’s plugging of his rivals shocked the neighborhood.
plugginggerund / present participle
Serving to plug, seal, or block an opening.
The technician applied a plugging compound to the cracked pipe.
Persistently promoting or advertising a product, event, or idea.
Her plugging tweets about the new app filled everyone's timeline.
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.