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plug

[plʌɡ]

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

Synonyms for plug

Antonyms for plug

Phrases with plug

  • to stop something from continuing, especially to stop providing money for it

    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'

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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.

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