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Plug
01
enchufe
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
Ejemplos
He needed a new adapter to fit the plug into the European socket.
Necesitaba un adaptador nuevo para encajar el enchufe en el tomacorriente europeo.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
Ejemplos
The old plug near the park was replaced with a modern hydrant.
03
tapón, obturador
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
Ejemplos
The technician removed the plug to drain the oil.
El técnico quitó el tapón para drenar el aceite.
04
rocín, jamelgo
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousEjemplos
The plug had seen better days but still pulled the cart.
El jamelgo había visto días mejores pero aún tiraba del carro.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Ejemplos
The spark plug ensures the fuel-air mixture ignites properly.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
Ejemplos
The movie trailer included a plug for the upcoming video game.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
Ejemplos
The tin contained several plugs of flavored tobacco.
08
proveedor, camello
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangEjemplos
The cops raided the house looking for the plug.
Los policías allanaron la casa buscando al proveedor.
to plug
Ejemplos
Frustrated with the leaking faucet, they decided to plug the hole with a temporary fix.
Frustrados con el grifo que gotea, decidieron tapar el agujero con una solución temporal.
02
disparar, acertar
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Ejemplos
The boxer plugged his opponent with a powerful left hook, knocking him to the canvas.
El boxeador golpeó a su oponente con un potente gancho izquierdo, derribándolo a la lona.
03
tapar, parchear
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
Ejemplos
He plugged the financial shortfall by borrowing funds from a short-term loan provider.
Él taponó el déficit financiero pidiendo prestado fondos de un proveedor de préstamos a corto plazo.
04
tapar, obturar
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
Ejemplos
The electrician plugged the power cord into the socket to supply electricity to the appliance.
El electricista enchufó el cable de alimentación en el enchufe para suministrar electricidad al aparato.
05
promocionar, dar publicidad a
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
InformalEjemplos
Celebrities often plug products on their social media platforms to endorse them to their followers.
Las celebridades a menudo promocionan productos en sus plataformas de redes sociales para respaldarlos ante sus seguidores.
06
administrar por vía rectal, insertar por vía rectal
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangEjemplos
They have plugged substances together at parties.
Han plugado sustancias juntos en fiestas.
