Plug
01
قابس, مقبس
a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet
أمثلة
They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall.
قاموا بفصل الجهاز بسحب القابس بعناية من الحائط.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
أمثلة
The plug was painted red to make it easily visible.
03
سدادة, سِدَادَة
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
أمثلة
The plug prevented dust from entering the socket.
منعت القابس الغبار من الدخول إلى المقبس.
04
حصان منهك, جواد متعب
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
Humorousأمثلة
The plug was retired to pasture after years of service.
الحصان المُنهَك تم إرساله إلى المرعى بعد سنوات من الخدمة.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
أمثلة
He checked the plug before starting the motorcycle.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
أمثلة
The website displayed a plug for a software subscription.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
أمثلة
Smokers of that era commonly carried a plug in their pocket.
08
مورد, تاجر
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
Slangأمثلة
She got in trouble after trying to act like a plug without experience.
واجهت مشكلة بعد محاولة التصرف مثل مورد بدون خبرة.
to plug
01
سد, حشو
to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
أمثلة
He will be plugging the gaps in the doorframe to keep out the cold.
سوف يقوم بسد الفجوات في إطار الباب ليمنع البرد.
02
أطلق النار, ضرب
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
أمثلة
During the training exercise, the marksman plugged the target with precision accuracy.
خلال تمرين التدريب، أطلق القناص النار على الهدف بدقة مطلقة.
03
سد, رقع
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
أمثلة
He plugged the productivity slump by implementing new workflow processes and incentives.
قام بسد انخفاض الإنتاجية من خلال تنفيذ عمليات سير عمل جديدة وحوافز.
04
سد, حشو
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
أمثلة
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
قام بإدخال سماعاته في أذنيه للاستماع إلى الموسيقى أثناء التنقل.
05
الترويج, الدعاية
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
Informalأمثلة
The comedian plugged his upcoming stand-up special, promising audiences an evening of laughter and entertainment.
قام الممثل الكوميدي بالترويج لبرنامجه القادم الخاص بالستاند أب، واعداً الجمهور بأمسية من الضحك والترفيه.
06
إعطاء الدواء عبر المستقيم, إدخال الدواء عبر المستقيم
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
Slangأمثلة
We were plugging quietly in the bathroom when someone walked in.
كنا نُوصِل بهدوء في الحمام عندما دخل أحدهم.
