plug

A noun referring to a device or object used to fill a hole, connect electrical equipment to a power source, or seal an opening.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее устройство или предмет, используемый для заполнения отверстия, подключения электрического оборудования к источнику питания или герметизации проёма.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo u objeto usado para llenar un orificio, conectar equipos eléctricos a una fuente de alimentación o sellar una abertura.frNom désignant un dispositif ou un objet utilisé pour boucher une ouverture, brancher un équipement électrique sur une source d'alimentation ou obturer un passage.deSubstantiv, das ein Gerät oder einen Gegenstand bezeichnet, das/der zum Verschließen einer Öffnung, zum Anschließen elektrischer Geräte an eine Stromquelle oder zum Abdichten einer Öffnung dient.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo ou objeto usado para tapar um orifício, conectar equipamento elétrico a uma fonte de energia ou vedar uma abertura.zh名词，指用于堵塞孔洞、密封开口的塞子，也指连接电器与电源的插头。arاسم يشير إلى أداة أو قطعة تُستخدم لسدّ ثقب أو فتحة، أو لتوصيل جهاز كهربائي بمصدر التيار، أو لإحكام إغلاق منفذ.

1. Electrical device A2 formal

   A device with prongs that connects an appliance to an electrical outlet.

   • He inserted the plug into the socket.
   • The plug on this lamp is broken.
   • Make sure the plug is fully pushed in.

   ruВилкаesEnchufe (macho)frFiche mâledeSteckerptPluguezh插头arقابس كهربائي

   Синонимы: connector

2. Stopper or seal B1 formal

   An object used to block a hole or drain.

   • She pulled the plug out of the sink to let the water drain.
   • A rubber plug seals the barrel.
   • He used a plug to stop the leak in the pipe.

   ruЗатычкаesTapónfrBouchon, obturateurdeStopfenptTampãozh塞子arسِدادة

   Синонимы: bungclosurecorksealstopperstopple

3. Promotion or advertisement B2 informal

   A favorable mention or recommendation of a product, service, or event.

   • The author gave a plug for his new book during the interview.
   • She put in a plug for her friend's restaurant.
   • The article included a plug for the upcoming concert.

   ruРекламаesPromoción o recomendaciónfrpublicité, promotiondeWerbungptPropagandazh宣传arترويج

   Синонимы: advertisementhypementionpromotionpublicitypuffrecommendationshout out

• plugs plural form
• plugs' possessive plural form
• plug's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of filling or blocking a hole, or connecting an electrical device to a power source.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по заполнению или блокированию отверстия, или подключения электрического устройства к источнику питания.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de llenar o bloquear un agujero, o de conectar un dispositivo eléctrico a una fuente de alimentación.frVerbe désignant l'action de remplir ou de bloquer une ouverture, ou de brancher un appareil électrique sur une source d'alimentation.deDeutsches Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Verschließen oder Blockieren einer Öffnung oder das Anschließen eines elektrischen Geräts an eine Stromquelle zu bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tapar ou bloquear um buraco ou abertura, ou de conectar um aparelho elétrico a uma tomada ou fonte de energia.zh动词，表示堵住或塞住孔洞，或指将电器插入电源接通。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على سدّ أو إغلاق فتحة أو ثقب، أو توصيل جهاز كهربائي بمصدر الطاقة.

1. Fill a hole B1 formal

   To block or close a hole or gap with something.

   • He plugged the leak in the pipe with a rag.
   • She plugged the hole in the wall with plaster.
   • The plumber plugged the drain to stop the water from flowing.

   ruЗатыкатьestapar un agujerofrboucher un troudeEin Loch verstopfenptTamparzh堵住arسدّ الفتحة

   Синонимы: blockbungclosecorkfillobstructpacksealstopstuff

   Антонимы: clearopenunblockunplug

2. Connect to electricity A2 formal

   To connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting a plug into a socket.

   • Please plug the laptop into the charger.
   • He plugged the lamp into the wall socket.
   • Don't forget to plug in the toaster before using it.

   ruПодключитьesConectar a la electricidadfrbrancher (sur le courant)deAnschließen an StromptLigar na tomadazh插电arتوصيل بالكهرباء

   Синонимы: attachconnecthook upplug inwire

   Антонимы: disconnectunplug

3. Promote persistently B2 informal

   To promote or advertise something repeatedly or enthusiastically.

   • The author plugged his new book on every talk show.
   • She kept plugging her business during the conversation.
   • The company plugged their latest product in the commercial.

   ruРекламироватьesPromocionar persistentementefrpromouvoir sans relâchedeBewerbenptPromover insistentementezh大力宣传arالترويج المستمر

   Синонимы: advertiseboosthypepitchpromotepushtout

• plugged past participle
• plugged past simple
• plugging present participle
• plugs third person singular

Фразовые варианты: plug awayplug inplug into