plug
/plʌɡ/
noun
- A small object with metal pins that connects an electrical device to a power source.
- I need to buy a new plug for my laptop charger.
- She pushed the plug into the socket and the lamp turned on.
- Make sure the plug is not damaged before using the toaster.
- A round piece of rubber or plastic used to stop water from draining out of a sink or bathtub.
- The bathtub plug is missing, so the water keeps draining away.
- He put the plug in the sink and filled it with warm water.
- She pulled the plug to let the soapy water out.
- A piece of material used to fill a hole or gap.
- The dentist put a plug in the cavity to fix my tooth.
- A small plug of clay sealed the crack in the pipe.
- He used a wooden plug to fill the hole in the wall.
- A favorable mention or advertisement for a product, event, or person, especially in the media.
- The movie star made a plug for his upcoming film on the talk show.
- He used his speech to put in a plug for the local charity.
- The author gave a quick plug for her new book during the interview.
verb
- To connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting its plug into a socket.
- She plugged her phone into the charger before going to bed.
- Please plug the kettle in so we can make tea.
- He forgot to plug the computer into the wall, so it ran out of battery.
- To fill or block a hole or gap with something.
- We need to plug the leak in the roof before it rains.
- He plugged the hole in the boat with a piece of cloth.
- The workers plugged the crack in the road with asphalt.
- To promote or advertise something enthusiastically.
- The company paid the influencer to plug their new sneakers.
- He always plugs his favorite restaurant when we talk about food.
- The singer plugged her new album on every social media platform.
- To continue working steadily and persistently at something.
- He kept plugging along despite the difficult conditions.
- They plugged through the long project one step at a time.
- She plugged away at her homework until it was finished.