plug Definition
- 1a piece of solid material fitting tightly into a hole and blocking it up
- 2an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
- 3a mass of solidified lava or other material filling a volcanic vent
Using plug: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plug" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He pulled the plug out of the sink.
Example
I need to buy a new plug for my phone charger.
Example
The volcano erupted, sending ash and plugs of lava into the air.
plug Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with plug
Example
The company decided to pull the plug on the project due to lack of funding.
to stop talking about something, especially if it's causing an argument or annoyance
Example
I wish you would put a plug in it and stop complaining about your job.
pop one's clogs (British informal)
to die
Example
He finally popped his clogs at the age of 95.
Origins of plug
from Middle English 'plugge', meaning 'stopper'
Summary: plug in Brief
The word 'plug' [plʌɡ] refers to a solid object that fits tightly into a hole, such as a stopper or cork. It can also refer to an electrical device used to make a connection, or a mass of solidified lava in a volcanic vent. Phrases like 'pull the plug' and 'put a plug in it' denote stopping something from continuing or talking about something, respectively.
