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Plug
01
Stecker, Stöpsel
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
Beispiele
The laptop would n't turn on because the plug was n't securely connected.
Der Laptop wollte nicht angehen, weil der Stecker nicht sicher angeschlossen war.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
Beispiele
During the fire drill, the team tested the plug for pressure.
03
Stöpsel, Stopfen
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
Beispiele
A plug was fitted into the bottle to keep it airtight.
Ein Stopfen wurde in die Flasche eingesetzt, um sie luftdicht zu halten.
04
Klepper, Mähre
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousBeispiele
She refused to ride the plug, preferring a younger mount.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Beispiele
Old plugs can reduce engine efficiency and cause misfires.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
Beispiele
His speech was full of plugs for his new book.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
Beispiele
He rolled a plug into a small ball before chewing it.
08
Lieferant, Dealer
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangBeispiele
Do n't share that info; only your trusted plug should know.
Teile diese Informationen nicht; nur dein vertrauenswürdiger Lieferant sollte es wissen.
to plug
01
stopfen, verstopfen
to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
Beispiele
She plugged the hole in the boat to stop it from sinking.
Sie stopfte das Loch im Boot, um es am Sinken zu hindern.
02
schießen, schlagen
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Beispiele
In self-defense, the homeowner plugged the intruder with a warning shot to deter further advance.
In Selbstverteidigung feuerte der Hausbesitzer einen Warnschuss auf den Eindringling ab, um weiteres Vordringen zu verhindern.
03
stopfen, flicken
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
Beispiele
To address the communication breakdown, the team leader plugged the gap by introducing regular meetings.
Um die Kommunikationsstörung zu beheben, hat der Teamleiter die Lücke durch die Einführung regelmäßiger Treffen gestopft.
04
stopfen, verstopfen
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
Beispiele
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
Er steckte seine Kopfhörer in die Ohren, um während des Pendelns Musik zu hören.
05
bewerben, promoten
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
InformalBeispiele
The actor made appearances on late-night television to plug his new movie and engage with fans.
Der Schauspieler trat im späten Fernsehen auf, um seinen neuen Film zu bewerben und mit Fans in Kontakt zu treten.
06
rektal verabreichen, rektal einführen
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangBeispiele
He will plug later when no one is watching.
Er wird später einführen, wenn niemand zuschaut.
