plug

1 of 2

noun

ˈpləg

: a piece used to fill a hole : stopper

: an obtruding or obstructing mass of material resembling a stopper

: a flat compressed cake of tobacco

: a small core or segment removed from a larger object

: something inferior

especially : an inferior often aged or unsound horse

: hydrant, fireplug

: spark plug

: an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooks

: any of various devices resembling or functioning like a plug: such as

: a male fitting for making an electrical connection to a live circuit by insertion in a receptacle (such as an outlet)

: a device for connecting electric wires to a jack

: a piece of favorable publicity or a favorable mention usually incorporated in general matter

plug

2 of 2

verb

plugged; plugging

transitive verb

: to stop, make tight, or secure by inserting a plug

: to remedy (a deficiency) as if by inserting a plug

trying to plug the gaps in their understanding

: to hit with a bullet : shoot

: to advertise or publicize insistently

intransitive verb

: to become plugged

—usually used with up

: to work doggedly and persistently

plugged away at her homework

: to fire shots

plugger noun

Example Sentences

Verb We were able to plug the hole with cement. One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album. He plugged him right in the chest.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Of course, that necessitates asking a couple of relevant questions, namely: Why did the Lakers pull the plug?

Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Despite the promise of a live-action feature film project, Stone and Parker pull the plug on their beloved scamps with a final, tear-jerking episode.

Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022 After having a concussion and suffering from injuries following a biking accident last month, Amy Grant has decided to pull the plug on her fall tour to focus on her health.

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 The Videogame Writers Caucus met irregularly in recent years, but many members believe it’s short-sighted for the WGA West to pull the plug on the group now.

Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2022 In a statement, the company signaled that low demand and supply chain problems caused Spotify to pull the plug on the product's manufacturing.

Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 July 2022 Twitter is charging forward on its acquisition deal with billionaire Elon Musk, despite the world’s richest man wanting to pull the plug.

Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 Failure to recognize the need to pull the plug on an investment is often the result of behavioral biases.

Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The Milwaukee Air & Water Show goes on regardless of the weather, but some acts may pull the plug if some weather conditions exist, like dangerous wave conditions or low visibility.

Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2022

Verb

Like the Magic did last season, Germany leaning on Wagner’s plug-and-play skills has been beneficial.

Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Of all vehicles produced in China, more than 30% were electric or plug-in hybrid cars.

Selina Cheng, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The government will make available provides $1.5 billion for research and development into methods to monitor methane emissions and plug leaky infrastructure.

Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 18 Aug. 2022 Health officials recommend that freshwater swimmers plug their noses, avoid putting their heads underwater and avoid activities such as water skiing and tubing, which could force water into the nose, eyes or mouth.

Margery A. Beck And Josh Funk, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Aug. 2022 Any electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles purchased new in or after 2010 are eligible for a federal tax credit of as much as $7,500, according to fueleconomy.gov, which also features a list of eligible vehicles.

Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022 Uber left out malls and shopping centers like the Galleria, as riders may plug that in as a destination, but whether their ultimate activity is dining out or seeing a movie, for example, is not known.

Emma Balter, Chron, 9 Aug. 2022 Yet many automakers, like Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover, continue to introduce new plug-in hybrids.

New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The Metaverse, which is the digital experience NFTs plug into, is a predominant part of the future.

Nathaniel Hunter, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

plug 1 of 2

noun

ˈpləg

: a device usually on a cord used to make an electrical connection by putting it into another part (as a socket)

: a piece (as of wood or metal) used to stop up or fill a hole

plug

2 of 2

verb

plugged; plugging

: to connect to an electric circuit

Plug in the lamp.

: to stop or make tight with something that fills a hole

: to keep steadily at work or in action

I plugged away at my homework.

Medical Definition

plug 1 of 2

noun

ˈpləg

: a piece of material (as wood or alloy) used or serving to fill a hole: as

: the piece in a cock that can be turned to regulate the flow of liquid or gas

: an obstructing mass of material in a bodily vessel or opening (as of the cervix or a skin lesion)

: a filling for a hollow tooth

plug

2 of 2

transitive verb

plugged; plugging

: to stop, make tight, or secure (as an opening) by or as if by insertion of a plug : close an opening in

: to fill a cavity in (a tooth)

单词	plugging
释义	plug 1 of 2 noun ˈpləg 1 a : a piece used to fill a hole : stopper b : an obtruding or obstructing mass of material resembling a stopper 2 : a flat compressed cake of tobacco 3 : a small core or segment removed from a larger object 4 : something inferior especially : an inferior often aged or unsound horse 5 a : hydrant, fireplug b : spark plug 6 : an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooks 7 : any of various devices resembling or functioning like a plug: such as a : a male fitting for making an electrical connection to a live circuit by insertion in a receptacle (such as an outlet) b : a device for connecting electric wires to a jack 8 : a piece of favorable publicity or a favorable mention usually incorporated in general matter plug 2 of 2 verb plugged; plugging transitive verb 1 a : to stop, make tight, or secure by inserting a plug b : to remedy (a deficiency) as if by inserting a plug trying to plug the gaps in their understanding 2 : to hit with a bullet : shoot 3 : to advertise or publicize insistently intransitive verb 1 : to become plugged —usually used with up 2 : to work doggedly and persistently plugged away at her homework 3 : to fire shots plugger noun Phrases plug into 1 : to connect or become connected to by or as if by means of a plug the city was plugged into the new highway system 2 : to load into as if by means of a plug plugged the data into a computer Synonyms Verb block bung dam fill pack stop stuff See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb We were able to plug the hole with cement. One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album. He plugged him right in the chest. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Of course, that necessitates asking a couple of relevant questions, namely: Why did the Lakers pull the plug? Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Despite the promise of a live-action feature film project, Stone and Parker pull the plug on their beloved scamps with a final, tear-jerking episode. Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022 After having a concussion and suffering from injuries following a biking accident last month, Amy Grant has decided to pull the plug on her fall tour to focus on her health. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2022 The Videogame Writers Caucus met irregularly in recent years, but many members believe it’s short-sighted for the WGA West to pull the plug on the group now. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Aug. 2022 In a statement, the company signaled that low demand and supply chain problems caused Spotify to pull the plug on the product's manufacturing. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 July 2022 Twitter is charging forward on its acquisition deal with billionaire Elon Musk, despite the world’s richest man wanting to pull the plug. Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 26 July 2022 Failure to recognize the need to pull the plug on an investment is often the result of behavioral biases. Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The Milwaukee Air & Water Show goes on regardless of the weather, but some acts may pull the plug if some weather conditions exist, like dangerous wave conditions or low visibility. Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2022 Verb Like the Magic did last season, Germany leaning on Wagner’s plug-and-play skills has been beneficial. Khobi Price, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2022 Of all vehicles produced in China, more than 30% were electric or plug-in hybrid cars. Selina Cheng, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 The government will make available provides $1.5 billion for research and development into methods to monitor methane emissions and plug leaky infrastructure. Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 18 Aug. 2022 Health officials recommend that freshwater swimmers plug their noses, avoid putting their heads underwater and avoid activities such as water skiing and tubing, which could force water into the nose, eyes or mouth. Margery A. Beck And Josh Funk, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Aug. 2022 Any electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles purchased new in or after 2010 are eligible for a federal tax credit of as much as $7,500, according to fueleconomy.gov, which also features a list of eligible vehicles. Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022 Uber left out malls and shopping centers like the Galleria, as riders may plug that in as a destination, but whether their ultimate activity is dining out or seeing a movie, for example, is not known. Emma Balter, Chron, 9 Aug. 2022 Yet many automakers, like Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Jaguar Land Rover, continue to introduce new plug-in hybrids. New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 The Metaverse, which is the digital experience NFTs plug into, is a predominant part of the future. Nathaniel Hunter, Forbes, 15 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Dutch, from Middle Dutch plugge; akin to Middle High German pfloc plug First Known Use Noun 1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1630, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing plug plug-ugly plug away plug in plug hat give a plug for wall plug put in a plug for pull the plug spark plug sparking plug plug and play glow plug plug into See More plug-ugly plug away plug in plug hat give a plug for wall plug put in a plug for pull the plug spark plug sparking plug plug and play glow plug plug into See More Kids Definition plug 1 of 2 noun ˈpləg 1 : a device usually on a cord used to make an electrical connection by putting it into another part (as a socket) 2 : a piece (as of wood or metal) used to stop up or fill a hole plug 2 of 2 verb plugged; plugging 1 : to connect to an electric circuit Plug in the lamp. 2 : to stop or make tight with something that fills a hole 3 : to keep steadily at work or in action I plugged away at my homework. Medical Definition plug 1 of 2 noun ˈpləg : a piece of material (as wood or alloy) used or serving to fill a hole: as a : the piece in a cock that can be turned to regulate the flow of liquid or gas b : an obstructing mass of material in a bodily vessel or opening (as of the cervix or a skin lesion) c : a filling for a hollow tooth plug 2 of 2 transitive verb plugged; plugging 1 : to stop, make tight, or secure (as an opening) by or as if by insertion of a plug : close an opening in 2 : to fill a cavity in (a tooth) plugging 1 of 2 noun as in filling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance filling closing repair connecting sealing healing patching sewing knitting joining linking combining mending stitching merging suturing uniting coupling consolidation combination darning union junction merger implosion connection unification swelling tumor hill rise swell bump projection mound hump bulge lump bunch protrusion jut pimple protuberance convexity camber Antonyms & Near Antonyms break rupture tear split fracture opening crack cut fissure rift rent slit slash incision gap laceration breach notch rip gash See More plugging 2 of 2 verb present participle of plug 1 as in packing to close up so that no empty spaces remain plugged the hole in the wall with putty Synonyms & Similar Words filling packing stuffing blocking bunging sealing stopping jamming damming clogging obstructing occluding congesting choking clotting caulking repacking calking chinking restuffing closing (off) Antonyms & Near Antonyms excavating shoveling shovelling scooping (out) hollowing (out) 2 as in working to devote serious and sustained effort plugged away at solving the math problem Synonyms & Similar Words working laboring struggling tugging trying plowing toiling slaving hustling sweating grubbing humping slogging drudging striving straining endeavoring plodding travailing banging away fagging attacking sweating blood driving scratching moiling digging (away) pegging (away) exercising exerting wading beavering (away) overexerting overworking trudging digging in pitching in essaying scrabbling knuckling down applying (oneself) eking out buckling (down) hammering (away) putting out grinding (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms breaking slackening idling lounging loafing resting chilling shirking easing (up) playing hanging (around or out) bumming lazing letting up dallying unwinding hanging basking relaxing hacking (around) lolling reposing slacking (off) goofing (off) dabbling goldbricking footling doodling dillydallying trifling vegging out puttering (around) fooling around hanging about pottering (around) goofing (around) monkeying (around) fribbling messing around See More 3 as in promoting to provide publicity for the actress is giving lots of interviews to plug her latest movie Synonyms & Similar Words promoting selling publicizing hyping announcing ballyhooing pushing boosting advertising touting reviewing pitching endorsing praising publishing talking up hailing barking lauding merchandising recommending broadcasting beating the drum (for) acclaiming merchandizing indorsing plonking (for) plumping (for) plunking (for) 4 as in drilling to strike with a missile from a gun the drug lord plugged the stool pigeon as a lesson for any others who were tempted to talk Synonyms & Similar Words drilling shooting popping gunning dropping killing destroying slaughtering slaying peppering bringing down picking off blazing butchering shooting down shotgunning dispatching blowing away annihilating decimating potshotting massacring pistoling wiping out machine-gunning icing pistolling croaking felling tommy-gunning firing (at) blotting out sniping (at) blasting (at) doing in
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