Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense plugs, present participle plugging, past tense, past participle plugged
1. countable noun
A plug on a piece of electrical equipment is a small plastic object with two or three metal pins which fit into the holes of an electric socket and connects the equipment to the electricity supply.
2. countable noun
A plug is an electric socket.
[informal]
3. countable noun
A plug is a thick, circular piece of rubber or plastic that you use to block the hole in a bath or sink when it is filled with water.
She put the plug in the sink and filled it with cold water.
4. countable noun
A plug is a small, round piece of wood, plastic, or wax which is used to block holes.
A plug had been inserted in the drill hole.
Synonyms: stopper, cork, bung, spigot More Synonyms of plug
5. verb
If you plug a hole, you block it with something.
Crews are working to plug a major oil leak. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: seal, close, stop, fill More Synonyms of plug
6. verb
If someone plugs a commercial product, especially a book or a film, they praise it in order to encourage people to buy it or see it because they have an interest in it doing well.
We did not want people on the show who are purely interested in plugging a book orfilm. [VERB noun]
Plug is also a noun.
Let's do this show tonight and it'll be a great plug, a great promotion.
7. See also earplug, spark plug
8.
See pull the plug
Phrasal verbs:
See plug away
See plug in
See plug into
More Synonyms of plug
plug in British English
(plʌɡ)
noun
1.
a piece of wood, cork, or other material, often cylindrical in shape, used to stop up holes and gaps or as a wedge for taking a screw or nail
2.
such a stopper used esp to close the waste pipe of a bath, basin, or sink while it is in use and removed to let the water drain away
3.
a device having one or more pins to which an electric cable is attached: used to make an electrical connection when inserted into a socket
4. Also called: volcanic plug
a mass of solidified magma filling the neck of an extinct volcano
5. sparking plug
6.
a.
a cake of pressed or twisted tobacco, esp for chewing
b.
a small piece of such a cake
7. angling
a weighted artificial lure with one or more sets of hooks attached, used in spinning
8.
a seedling with its roots encased in potting compost, grown in a tray with compartments for each individual plant
9. informal
a recommendation or other favourable mention of a product, show, etc, as on television, on radio, or in newspapers
10. slang
a shot, blow, or punch (esp in the phrase take a plug at)
11. informal
the mechanism that releases water to flush a lavatory (esp in the phrase pull the plug)
12. mainly US
an old horse
13. pull the plug on
verbWord forms: plugs, plugging or plugged
14. (transitive)
to stop up or secure (a hole, gap, etc) with or as if with a plug
15. (transitive)
to insert or use (something) as a plug
to plug a finger into one's ear
16. (transitive) informal
to make favourable and often-repeated mentions of (a song, product, show, etc), espon television, on radio, or in newspapers
17. (transitive) slang
to shoot with a gun
we plugged six rabbits
18. (transitive) slang
to punch or strike
19. (intr; foll by along, away, etc) informal
to work steadily or persistently
Derived forms
plugger (ˈplugger)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Middle Dutch plugge; related to Middle Low German plugge, German Pflock
plug in American English
(plʌg)
noun
1.
an object used to stop up a hole, gap, outlet, etc.
2.
a natural concretion or formation that stops up a passage, duct, etc.
3.
a small wedge or segment cut from something, as from a melon to test its ripeness
4.
a.
a cake of pressed tobacco
b.
a piece of chewing tobacco
5.
an electrical connector, as with projecting prongs, designed to be fitted into an outlet, etc., thus making contact or closing a circuit
6.
a kind of fishing lure
7.
a.
spark plug
b.
fireplug
c. US
plug hat
8. Informal
a defective or shopworn article
9. US, Slang
an old, worn-out horse
10. US, Informal
a boost, advertisement, etc., esp. one inserted gratuitously in the noncommercial parts of a radio or TV program, magazine article, etc. for someone or something
11. Geology
igneous rock which has filled in the vent of a dead volcano and hardened: it is often exposed by erosion
verb transitiveWord forms: plugged or ˈplugging
12.
to stop up or fill (a hole, gap, etc.) by inserting a plug
often with up
13.
to insert a plug of (something) in a hole or gap
14. US
to cut a plug from (a melon) to test its ripeness
15. Informal
a.
to publicize or boost (a song) by frequent performance
b. US
to advertise or publicize, esp. gratuitously in the noncommercial parts of a radio or TV program
16. Slang
to shoot a bullet into
17. Slang
to hit with the fist
verb intransitive
18. Informal
to work or study hard and steadily; plod
19.
to connect with something so as to become attached, to close an electric circuit,etc.
with into
Idioms:
plug in
pull the plug
Derived forms
plugger (ˈplugger)
noun
Word origin
MDu plugge, a bung, plug, block, akin to Ger pflock
plug in Automotive Engineering1
(plʌg)
Word forms: (regular plural) plugs
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Engine, transmission, and exhaust)
A plug is a cap that stops pressure from leaking or being lost, for example in the cooling system of a vehicle.
The pressure plug is made to precision standards from alloy steel.
Since most manufacturers recommend periodic draining of the cooling system, and coolantchanges, a plug is usually provided at the bottom of the radiator.
Never attempt to reuse the core plug which seals camshaft oil pressure.
drain plug
plug in Automotive Engineering2
(plʌg)
Word forms: (regular plural) plugs
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Engine, transmission, and exhaust)
A plug is a small plastic object with metal pins inside that is inserted into a socket to connect two electrical parts in a vehicle together,for example the engine and the instrument panel.
Before removing the car radio, remember to pull the plug out of the socket.
The two crocodile clips are attached to wires, with a switch and a two-point plug.
The engine has many sensors, each with plug and socket connection, and it just takes one to stop the system.
glow plug, spark plug
plug in Hospitality1
(plʌg)
Word forms: (regular plural) plugs
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bathroom)
A plug on a piece of electrical equipment is a small plastic object with two or three metalpins that fit into the holes of an electric outlet, allowing the equipment to connectto the electricity supply.
The lamp needed a new plug.
I replaced the fuse in the plug.
To change a fuse, remove the plastic cover from the back of the plug.
plug in Hospitality2
(plʌg)
Word forms: (regular plural) plugs
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bathroom)
A plug is a thick, circular piece of rubber or plastic that you use to block the hole ina bathtub or sink when it is filled with water.
She put the plug in the basin and filled it with cold water.
I want to take a bath, but the bathtub plug is missing.
There is mold under the plugs in the basin and tub.
plug in the Oil and Gas Industry
(plʌg)
Word forms: (regular plural) plugs
noun
(Extractive engineering: Field development, Drilling)
A plug is something, often cement, which is put across an opening to a formation to close it when a wellbore is beingshut in.
A plug is put into a borehole to prevent the flow of water, gas, or oil from one stratato another when a well is abandoned.
A plug is set at the bottom of the completion zone to prevent fluid from flowing into theborehole below the completion zone.
A plug is something, often cement, which is put across an opening to a formation to closeit when a wellbore is being shut in.
bottom plug, top plug
plug in Electrical Engineering
(plʌg)
Word forms: (regular plural) plugs
noun
(Electrical engineering: General)
A plug is a small plastic device with two or three metal pins, that is intended to be attachedto a flexible cable, and that fits into the holes of a socket outlet or with a connector.
Using the wrong plug in the wrong receptacle or use of a worn fixture can cause fire and corrosion problems.
The lamp takes a 60 watt bulb and is fitted with a 13 amp plug.
A plug is a small plastic device with two or three metal pins, that is intended to be attachedto a flexible cable, and that fits into the holes of a socket outlet or with a connector.
More idioms containing
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Examples of 'plug' in a sentence
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The Government needs the courage to pull the plug.
The Sun (2016)
If it's not working she must fix it or pull the plug.
The Sun (2016)
More than three-quarters of our power has come from our home plug socket.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
No kettle, minibar or plug sockets by the bed, though.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One in five machines is more than a decade old as hospitals have used funds to plug deficits rather than upgrading their equipment, bosses say.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Will the sports person only agree to the interview if you plug their products?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Another fighter was questioned about electric plug pins.
The Sun (2014)
He will also perform live on the show to plug his forthcoming solo album.
The Sun (2012)
You just have to keep on plugging away.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Time to pull a plug on that one.
The Sun (2012)
You can also plug in your laptop to view photos or play music.
The Sun (2013)
Just to plug a book on afternoon radio.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There are also various sticks and devices that plug into your set to give access.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He put down his glass and finished plugging up a hole.
Len Deighton Bomber
Do not overload plug sockets and make sure you switch off electrical items when not in use.
The Sun (2013)
But critics of the plans fear businesses will plug their products to pupils.
The Sun (2006)
Booked early on but kept plugging away.
The Sun (2011)
There is only one plug socket by my bed.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Yet the car can also be plugged into the mains and charged overnight.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Is he charging a glitter loo seat, swimming pool or bath plug to the taxpayer?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
If you have an electric car, plug it in.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But she also used the opportunity on the ITV1 show to plug the legal group.
The Sun (2011)
To give the flowers a fighting chance, you can buy plug plants that are suitable for your soil conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The battery lasts eight hours between charges and there's a regular cable to plug it in if it does run out of juice.
The Sun (2016)
Giving is the only drain plug I know for greed.
Christianity Today (2000)
A big part of this is reducing the need for cables, plug sockets and switches.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Buy them in plugs and plant them out between March and the end of May.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The pair, both journalists and writers, were on to plug respective books.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Word lists with
plug
General smoking terms
In other languages
plug
British English: plug /plʌɡ/ NOUN
electrical A plug on a piece of electrical equipment is a small plastic object with two or three metal pins which fit into the holes of an electric socket.
I used to go around and take every plug out at night.
American English: plug
Arabic: قَابِس
Brazilian Portuguese: tampão
Chinese: 插头
Croatian: utikač
Czech: zástrčka
Danish: stik
Dutch: plug
European Spanish: enchufe macho
Finnish: tulppa
French: prise prise mâle
German: Stöpsel
Greek: βύσμα
Italian: spina
Japanese: 栓
Korean: 마개
Norwegian: plugg
Polish: wtyczka
European Portuguese: tampão
Romanian: ștecăr
Russian: пробка
Latin American Spanish: enchufe
Swedish: kontakt el-
Thai: ปลั๊กไฟ
Turkish: tıkaç
Ukrainian: штепсельна вилка
Vietnamese: phích cắm
British English: plug VERB
If you plug a hole, you block it with something.
Crews are working to plug a major oil leak.
American English: plug
Brazilian Portuguese: tapar
Chinese: 堵
European Spanish: tapar
French: boucher
German: zustopfen
Italian: tappare
Japanese: ふさぐ
Korean: 막다
European Portuguese: tapar
Latin American Spanish: tapar
British English: plug NOUN
bath A plug is a thick, circular piece of rubber or plastic that you use to block the hole in a bathtub or sink when it is filled with water.
She put the plug in the sink and filled it with cold water.
American English: plug
Brazilian Portuguese: tampão
Chinese: 塞子浴缸、洗涤槽的
European Spanish: tapón
French: bonde
German: Stöpsel
Italian: tappodel lavandino
Japanese: 栓
Korean: 마개
European Portuguese: tampão
Latin American Spanish: tapón
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All related terms of 'plug'
plug in
If you plug a piece of electrical equipment into an electricity supply or if you plug it in , you connect it to an electricity supply using a plug.
glow plug
one of usually four plugs fitted to the cylinder block of a diesel engine that warms the engine chamber to facilitate starting in cold weather
jack plug
a man or fellow
plug away
If you plug away , you keep trying very hard to do something or achieve something even though you find it difficult .
plug hat
a man's stiff hat such as a bowler or top hat
plug into
If you plug into a computer system, you are able to use it or see the information stored on it.
plug-ugly
extremely ugly
top plug
A top plug is a rubber seal in the casing string, which stops the fluid used in drilling from contaminating cement slurry .
wall plug
an electrical outlet permanently mounted on a wall
banana plug
a small single-conductor electrical plug having a curved metal spring along its shank forming a clip to hold it in its socket
bottom plug
A bottom plug is a bridge or cement seal placed near the bottom of the well in order to shut it off.
drain plug
A drain plug is a plug which is taken out to allow a fluid to be drained from a tank such as an engine oil pan or sump .
heater plug
one of usually four plugs fitted to the cylinder block of a diesel engine that warms the engine chamber to facilitate starting in cold weather
phono plug
a type of coaxial connector, used esp in audio equipment
plug gauge
an accurately machined plug used for checking the diameter of a hole
plug-uglies
extremely ugly
spark plug
A spark plug is a device in the engine of a motor vehicle , which produces electric sparks to make the petrol burn .
wander plug
an electrical plug on the end of a flexible wire , for insertion into any of a number of sockets
popping plug
a fishing lure that makes a popping sound when pulled along the surface of the water
sparking plug
a device screwed into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine to ignite the explosive mixture by means of an electric spark which jumps across a gap between a point earthed to the body of the plug and the tip of a central insulated rod
volcanic plug
a piece of wood, cork , or other material, often cylindrical in shape, used to stop up holes and gaps or as a wedge for taking a screw or nail
plug-compatible
(of a peripheral device) designed to be plugged into computer systems produced by different manufacturers
two-pin plug
a plug that has two pins for inserting into a socket
plug and play
Plug-and-play is used to describe computer equipment , for example a printer , that is ready to use immediately when you connect it to a computer.
pull the plug
If someone in a position of power pulls the plug on a project or on someone's activities , they use their power to stop them continuing .
three-pin plug
an electrical plug with three pins or metal projections to fit into a socket
earplug
Earplugs are small pieces of a soft material which you put into your ears to keep out noise, water, or cold air.
pull the plug on
to put a stop to
salt dome
a domelike structure of stratified rocks containing a central core of salt : formed by the upward movement of a salt deposit
pull the plug on something
to stop supporting a project or activity , usually with money, so that it fails and has to stop
PnP
a feature of hardware that enables computers to automatically detect and configure hardware devices without the need for intervention
Chinese translation of 'plug'
plug
(plʌɡ)
n(c)
(Elec)
(on appliance) 插头(頭) (chātóu) (个(個), gè)
(inf, socket) 插座 (chāzuò) (个(個), gè)
(in sink, bath) 塞子 (sāizi) (个(個), gè)
(also sparking plug) 火花塞 (huǒhuāsāi)
[of flush toilet]
to pull the plug冲(沖)厕(廁)所 (chōng cèsuǒ)
(advertisement)
to give sb/sth a plug大肆宣传(傳)某人/某物 (dàsì xuānchuán mǒurén/mǒuwù)
vt
[hole, leak]塞住 (sāizhù)
(inf, = advertise) 推销(銷) (tuīxiāo)
to pull the plug (on sth) (inf)[project, deal]停止(某事) (tíngzhǐ (mǒushì))
All related terms of 'plug'
plug in
插上 ... 的插头(頭) chāshàng ... de chātóu
plug-in
( general ) 插入式的 chārùshì de
spark plug
火花塞 huǒhuāsāi
a 13 amp plug
一个(個)13安培的插头(頭) yīgè shísān ānpéi de chātóu
a 3-pin plug
三相插头(頭) sānxiàng chātóu
to pull the plug
冲(沖)厕(廁)所 chōng cèsuǒ
to give sb/sth a plug
大肆宣传(傳)某人/某物 dàsì xuānchuán mǒurén/mǒuwù
to pull the plug (on sth)
( inf : project, deal ) 停止(某事) tíngzhǐ (mǒushì)
1 (noun)
Definition
an object used to block up holes or waste pipes
A plug had been inserted in the drill hole.
Synonyms
stopper
a bottle of colourless liquid sealed with a cork stopper
cork
bung
Pump the air out, then remove the bung.
spigot
stopple
2 (noun)
Definition
a favourable mention of a product etc., for example on television, to encourage people to buy it
(informal)
The show was little more than a plug for her new film.
Synonyms
mention
advertisement
She recently placed an advertisement in the local paper.
advert (British)
I saw an advert for a job in an engineering company.
push
promotion
The company spent a lot of money on advertising and promotion.
publicity
Much advance publicity was given to the talks.
puff
an elaborate puff for his magazine
hype
There was a lot of hype before the film came out.
good word
namecheck
3 (noun)
Definition
a piece of tobacco for chewing
a plug of tobacco
Synonyms
wad
He spat out a great wad of tobacco.
twist
cake
chew
quid
pigtail
1 (verb)
Definition
to block or seal (a hole or gap) with a plug
Crews are working to plug a major oil leak.
Synonyms
seal
close
I need another $30,000 to close the deal.
stop
fill
Fill the holes with plaster.
cover
block
When the shrimp farm is built it will block the stream.
stuff
wallets stuffed with dollars
pack
All her possessions were packed into the back of her car.
Thousands of people packed into the arena.
cork
choke
The village roads are choked with traffic.
stopper
bung
stop up
stopple
2 (verb)
Definition
to make frequent favourable mentions of (a product etc.), for example on television
(informal)
If I hear another actor plugging his latest book I will scream.
Synonyms
mention
push
Advertisers often use scientific doublespeak to push their products.
promote
He has announced a full British tour to promote his new album.
publicize
The author appeared on TV to publicize her latest book.
advertise
Religious groups are not allowed to advertise on TV.
It has been much advertised in specialist magazines.
build up
puff
TV correspondents puffing the new digital channels
hype
We had to hype the film to attract the financiers.
write up
namecheck
3 (verb)
Definition
to shoot
(slang)
I'd pull out my .38 and plug him in the gut.
Synonyms
shoot
The police had orders to shoot anyone who attacked them.
pop
pot
blow away (slang, mainly US)
gun down
pick off
put a bullet in
phrasal verb
See plug away
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advert
Definition
an advertisement
I saw an advert for a job in an engineering company.
Synonyms
advertisement,
bill,
notice,
display,
commercial,
ad (informal),
announcement,
promotion,
publicity,
poster,
plug (informal),
puff,
circular,
placard,
blurb,
banner ad
in the sense of advertise
Definition
to present or praise (goods or a service) to the public, in order to encourage sales
Religious groups are not allowed to advertise on TV.It has been much advertised in specialist magazines.
Synonyms
publicize,
promote,
plug (informal),
announce,
publish,
push (informal),
display,
declare,
broadcast,
advise,
inform,
praise,
proclaim,
puff,
hype,
notify,
tout,
flaunt,
crack up (informal),
promulgate,
make known,
apprise,
beat the drum (informal),
blazon,
bring to public notice
in the sense of advertisement
Definition
any public announcement designed to sell goods or publicize an event
She recently placed an advertisement in the local paper.
Synonyms
advert (British),
bill,
notice,
display,
commercial,
ad (informal),
announcement,
promotion,
publicity,
poster,
plug (informal),
puff,
circular,
placard,
blurb
Synonyms of 'plug'
plug
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of block
Definition
to obstruct or impede by introducing an obstacle
When the shrimp farm is built it will block the stream.
Synonyms
obstruct,
close,
stop,
cut off,
plug,
choke,
clog,
shut off,
stop up,
bung up (informal)
in the sense of bung
Definition
a stopper, esp. of cork or rubber, used to close something such as a cask or flask
Pump the air out, then remove the bung.
Synonyms
stopper,
top,
cap,
seal,
cork,
plug,
spigot,
stopple
in the sense of choke
Definition
to hinder the growth of
The village roads are choked with traffic.
Synonyms
block,
dam,
clog,
obstruct,
bung,
constrict,
occlude (formal),
congest,
close,
stop,
bar
in the sense of close
Definition
(of agreements or deals) to complete or be completed successfully
I need another $30,000 to close the deal.
Synonyms
clinch,
confirm,
secure,
conclude,
seal,
verify,
sew up (informal),
close out,
set the seal on
in the sense of fill
Definition
to plug (a gap or crevice)
Fill the holes with plaster.
Synonyms
plug,
close,
stop,
seal,
cork,
bung,
block up,
stop up
in the sense of hype
Definition
intensive or exaggerated publicity or sales promotion
There was a lot of hype before the film came out.
Synonyms
publicity,
promotion,
build-up,
plugging (informal),
puffing,
racket,
razzmatazz (slang),
brouhaha,
ballyhoo (informal)
in the sense of hype
Definition
to market or promote (a commodity) using intensive or exaggerated publicity
We had to hype the film to attract the financiers.
Synonyms
publicize,
push,
promote,
advertise,
build up,
plug (informal),
puff (up),
talk up (informal)
in the sense of pack
Definition
to press tightly together
All her possessions were packed into the back of her car.Thousands of people packed into the arena.
Synonyms
cram,
charge,
crowd,
press,
fill,
stuff,
jam,
compact,
mob,
ram,
wedge,
compress,
throng,
tamp
in the sense of pot
Definition
to shoot casually or without careful aim
Synonyms
shoot,
hit,
strike,
plug (informal)
in the sense of promote
Definition
to encourage the sale of (a product) by advertising
He has announced a full British tour to promote his new album.
Synonyms
advertise,
sell,
hype,
publicize,
push,
plug (informal),
puff,
call attention to,
beat the drum for (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of promotion
The company spent a lot of money on advertising and promotion.
Synonyms
publicity,
advertising,
hype,
pushing,
plugging (informal),
propaganda,
advertising campaign,
hard sell,
media hype,
ballyhoo (informal),
puffery (informal),
boosterism
in the sense of publicity
Definition
the process or information used to arouse public attention
Much advance publicity was given to the talks.
Synonyms
advertising,
press,
promotion,
hype,
boost,
build-up,
plug (informal),
puff,
ballyhoo (informal, old-fashioned),
puffery (old-fashioned),
boosterism
in the sense of publicize
Definition
to bring to public attention
The author appeared on TV to publicize her latest book.
Synonyms
advertise,
promote,
plug (informal),
hype,
push,
spotlight,
puff,
play up,
write up,
spread about,
beat the drum for (informal),
give publicity to,
bring to public notice
in the sense of puff
an elaborate puff for his magazine
Synonyms
advertisement,
ad (informal),
promotion,
plug (informal),
good word,
commendation,
sales talk,
namecheck,
favourable mention,
piece of publicity
in the sense of puff
TV correspondents puffing the new digital channels
Synonyms
promote,
push,
plug (informal),
hype,
publicize,
advertise,
praise,
crack up (informal),
big up (slang),
overpraise
in the sense of push
Definition
to be an advocate or promoter (of)
Advertisers often use scientific doublespeak to push their products.