plug
plug
plʌg
plag
British pronunciation
/plʌɡ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „plug“ im Englischen

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
plug definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose, um ihr Telefon aufzuladen.
The lamp 's plug was frayed, so they decided to replace it for safety.
Der Stecker der Lampe war ausgefranst, also beschlossen sie, ihn aus Sicherheitsgründen zu ersetzen.
02

an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes

plug definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
Every block in the city has at least one plug for emergencies.
The firefighters connected their hoses to the street plug.
03

Stöpsel, Stopfen

an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
example
Beispiele
He inserted a rubber plug to stop the leak in the pipe.
Er steckte einen Gummistopfen ein, um das Leck im Rohr zu stoppen.
The sink wo n't hold water unless the plug is in place.
Das Waschbecken hält kein Wasser, es sei denn, der Stöpsel ist an Ort und Stelle.
04

Klepper, Mähre

a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousHumorous
example
Beispiele
The old plug trotted along the trail at its own pace.
Das alte Klepper trabte den Pfad entlang in seinem eigenen Tempo.
He joked that his racehorse was just a plug in disguise.
Er scherzte, dass sein Rennpferd nur ein Mähre in Verkleidung war.
05

an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark

example
Beispiele
The mechanic replaced the faulty spark plug in the car.
Every cylinder in the engine requires a functioning plug.
06

an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something

example
Beispiele
The radio host gave a plug for the local charity event.
Social media influencers often receive payment for plugs.
07

a compact piece of chewable tobacco

example
Beispiele
The cowboy chewed a plug while sitting by the campfire.
He offered me a plug, but I declined.
08

Lieferant, Dealer

a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangSlang
example
Beispiele
I need to hit up my plug before the weekend.
Ich muss vor dem Wochenende meinen Dealer aufsuchen.
He 's loyal to his plug because they always come through.
Er ist seinem Dealer treu, weil er immer liefert.
to plug
01

stopfen, verstopfen

to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
to plug definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
Um einen Luftzug zu vermeiden, musste sie die Lücken im Fensterrahmen stopfen.
They are currently plugging the cracks in the sidewalk for safety.
Sie stopfen derzeit die Risse im Gehweg aus Sicherheitsgründen.
02

schießen, schlagen

to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
to plug definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
Während des Gefechts schoss einer der Soldaten den feindlichen Kämpfer mit einer einzigen Kugel.
The police officer plugged the criminal's tire to immobilize the getaway vehicle.
Der Polizist schoss auf den Reifen des Verbrechers, um das Fluchtfahrzeug bewegungsunfähig zu machen.
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
example
Beispiele
The software developer plugged the security loophole by implementing additional encryption measures.
Der Softwareentwickler hat das Sicherheitsloch gestopft, indem er zusätzliche Verschlüsselungsmaßnahmen implementiert hat.
To mitigate the shortage of staff, the manager plugged the gaps by hiring temporary workers.
Um den Personalmangel zu mildern, hat der Manager die Lücken gestopft, indem er Zeitarbeiter einstellte.
04

stopfen, verstopfen

to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
example
Beispiele
The hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
Der Wanderer stopfte sich Wattebäusche in die Ohren, um den Wind zu dämpfen.
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
InformalInformal
example
Beispiele
The author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
Die Autorin trat in mehreren Talkshows auf, um ihren neuesten Roman zu bewerben und seine Themen zu diskutieren.
During the press conference, the director plugged the upcoming film, highlighting its innovative cinematography.
Während der Pressekonferenz bewarb der Regisseur den kommenden Film und hob seine innovative Kinematographie hervor.
06

rektal verabreichen, rektal einführen

to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangSlang
example
Beispiele
He plugged the medication to feel the effects faster.
Er steckte die Medizin an, um die Wirkung schneller zu spüren.
She is plugging to get a stronger high.
Sie pluggt, um einen stärkeren Rausch zu bekommen.
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