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plug
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural plugs
plural plugs
Learner's 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电线插头 — see also pull the plug (below)
- the lamp's plug灯的插头
- The only way to turn the machine off is to pull the plug. [=remove the plug from the outlet]只有拔掉插头才能关上这台机器。
b : a part at the end of a wire or cable that is used to connect machines or devices（用于连接机器或设备的）插头，插塞
- a microphone plug麦克风插塞
2
: a thing that is used to close a hole in a container or object塞子
- I put the plug [=stopper] in the drain and let the sink/bathtub fill with water.我用塞子堵住下水孔，让洗脸盆/浴缸注满水。
- a drain plug放水塞子
3
: a thing that is used to fill a hole or empty area堵塞物 — see also earplug
- a wooden plug木塞子
- We replanted the area with plugs of grass. [=bunches of grass plants]我们在那个地方重新种植了草皮。
4
: a piece of tobacco used for chewing口嚼烟
- He put a plug of tobacco in his mouth.他往嘴里放了一块口嚼烟。
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)（广播或电视中的）推销，宣传，广告 — often + for
- I heard a plug for that café on the radio.我在广播中听到那家咖啡馆的一个广告。
- He gave a plug for [=talked about] his new film during the interview.他在采访中为他的新电影做了宣传。
- She put in a plug for the band's new album on her radio program.她在她的广播节目中推荐了这个乐队的新专辑。
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关闭（呼吸机等维持生命的机器）电源
- Only his wife can decide to pull the plug.只有他的妻子能够决定停掉呼吸机。
2
: to allow or cause something to end by stopping the money or support that is needed for it（通过停止提供所需资金或支持）使中断 — usually + on
- At the end of the season, the network is pulling the plug on the show.本季结束后，这家电视网将不再投资拍摄这个节目。
- They may pull the plug on the tutoring program.他们可能不再资助这门辅导课程。
2 plug /ˈplʌg/ verb
plugs; plugged; plugging
2 plug
/ˈplʌg/
verb
plugs; plugged; plugging
Learner's definition of PLUG
[+ object]
1
: to fill or cover (a hole, space, etc.) with something堵住；填塞 — often + up — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- We were able to plug the hole with cement.我们用水泥把洞堵住了。
- Leaves and dirt were plugging [=blocking] the storm drain.树叶和泥土堵塞了暴雨排水孔。
- He plugged up the spaces between the stones with mud.他用泥填满了石块间的缝隙。
- The drain was plugged up. [=clogged, blocked]下水道堵塞了。
- The company needs to plug the holes/gaps in its security system.这家公司需要堵住其安全系统存在的漏洞。
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（尤指在广播或电视上为图书、电影、餐馆等）做广告，做宣传
- One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album.地方电台的一名音乐节目主持人一直在为那个乐队的新专辑做宣传。
3
US, informal + old-fashionied : to shoot (someone) with a gun（用枪）射中，射伤，射杀
- He plugged him right in the chest.他开枪正好击中他的胸部。
plug away
[phrasal verb] informal : to continue doing something even though it is difficult or boring坚持做（尤指困难或乏味的事） — often + at
- She kept plugging away at her homework.她坚持做作业。
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接电源；插插头
- Don't plug the stereo in yet.先不要给音响接电源。
- He plugged in the lamp.他接通了电灯的电源。
- The microphone isn't plugged in.麦克风没接通电源。
2
: to put (information, such as a word or number) in something填入（文字、数字等信息） — see also plug-in
- The form has spaces where you just plug in [=insert] your name and address.在表格的空白处填写你的姓名和地址。
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（使）连接（电源或另一设备） — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- The heater plugs into the dashboard of your car.电热器是连接到汽车仪表板上的。
- Plug the heater into the dashboard of the car.把电热器连接到汽车的仪表板上。
- I'm trying to figure out how to plug the scanner into my computer.我正在努力琢磨如何把扫描仪连到我的计算机上。
- 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]这家公司已经打入国际市场。
- His friends are plugged into the city's music scene. [=his friends are actively involved in the city's music scene]他的朋友们现在活跃于这个城市的音乐圈。
2
plug (something) into (something) : to put (information, such as a word or number) into something填入（文字、数字等信息）
- The computer program will take data from these sources and automatically plug it into the equation.这个计算机程序将从这些资料来源中提取数据，并自动将数据填入方程式中。
1
a
: a piece used to fill a hole : stopper
b
: an obtruding or obstructing mass of material resembling a stopper
6
: an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooks
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
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 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
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
Time Traveler
The first known use of plug was in 1606 Phrases Containing plug
noun¹
noun²
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