plug
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
plugs
plural
plugs
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUG
[count]
1
a
:
a part at the end of an electric cord that has two or three metal pins that connect the cord to a source of electricity
—
see also pull the plug (below)
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the lamp's plug
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The only way to turn the machine off is to pull the plug. [=remove the plug from the outlet]
b
:
a part at the end of a wire or cable that is used to connect machines or devices
2
:
a thing that is used to close a hole in a container or object
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I put the plug [=stopper] in the drain and let the sink/bathtub fill with water.
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a drain plug
3
:
a thing that is used to fill a hole or empty area
—
see also earplug
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a wooden plug
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We replanted the area with plugs of grass. [=bunches of grass plants]
4
:
a piece of tobacco used for chewing
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He put a plug of tobacco in his mouth.
5
6
:
something that is said on the radio, on television, etc., in order to create interest in something (such as a book, movie, or restaurant)
— often + for
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I heard a plug for that café on the radio.
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He gave a plug for [=talked about] his new film during the interview.
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She put in a plug for the band's new album on her radio program.
pull the plug
informal
1
:
to turn off the machine that is keeping a very sick or injured person alive and allow that person to die
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Only his wife can decide to pull the plug.
2
:
to allow or cause something to end by stopping the money or support that is needed for it
— usually + on
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At the end of the season, the network is pulling the plug on the show.
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They may pull the plug on the tutoring program.
2
plug
/ˈplʌg/
verb
plugs;
plugged;
plugging
2
plug
/ˈplʌg/
verb
plugs;
plugged;
plugging
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUG
[+ object]
1
:
to fill or cover (a hole, space, etc.) with something
— often + up
— often used figuratively
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We were able to plug the hole with cement.
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Leaves and dirt were plugging [=blocking] the storm drain.
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He plugged up the spaces between the stones with mud.
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The drain was plugged up. [=clogged, blocked]
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The company needs to plug the holes/gaps in its security system.
2
:
to praise (something, such as a book, movie, or restaurant) publicly in a way that makes people want to buy it, see it, etc.
:
to advertise (something) by talking about it especially on the radio or television
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One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album.
3
US, informal + old-fashionied
:
to shoot (someone) with a gun
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He plugged him right in the chest.
plug away
[phrasal verb] informal
:
to continue doing something even though it is difficult or boring
— often + at
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She kept plugging away at her homework.
plug in
[phrasal verb]
1
plug (something) in
or
plug in (something)
:
to connect (something, such as a lamp or television) to an electrical source or to another device by using a plug
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Don't plug the stereo in yet.
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He plugged in the lamp.
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The microphone isn't plugged in.
2
:
to put (information, such as a word or number) in something
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see also plug-in
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The form has spaces where you just plug in [=insert] your name and address.
plug into
[phrasal verb]
1
plug into (something)
or
plug (something) into (something)
:
to become connected or to cause (something) to become connected to an electrical source or another device
— sometimes used figuratively
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The heater plugs into the dashboard of your car.
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Plug the heater into the dashboard of the car.
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I'm trying to figure out how to plug the scanner into my computer.
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The company has plugged into the international market. [=the company has become connected to the international market; the company has begun to do business in the international market]
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His friends are plugged into the city's music scene. [=his friends are actively involved in the city's music scene]
2
plug (something) into (something)
:
to put (information, such as a word or number) into something
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The computer program will take data from these sources and automatically plug it into the equation.
