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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
She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
Ella insertó el enchufe en el tomacorriente para cargar su teléfono.
The lamp 's plug was frayed, so they decided to replace it for safety.
El enchufe de la lámpara estaba desgastado, así que decidieron reemplazarlo por seguridad.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
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Every block in the city has at least one plug for emergencies.
The firefighters connected their hoses to the street plug.
03
tapón, obturador
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
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He inserted a rubber plug to stop the leak in the pipe.
Él insertó un tapón de goma para detener la fuga en la tubería.
The sink wo n't hold water unless the plug is in place.
El fregadero no retiene el agua a menos que el tapón esté en su lugar.
04
rocín, jamelgo
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousEjemplos
The old plug trotted along the trail at its own pace.
El viejo rocín trotaba por el sendero a su propio ritmo.
He joked that his racehorse was just a plug in disguise.
Bromeó diciendo que su caballo de carreras era solo un rocinante disfrazado.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Ejemplos
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
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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
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The cowboy chewed a plug while sitting by the campfire.
He offered me a plug, but I declined.
08
proveedor, camello
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangEjemplos
I need to hit up my plug before the weekend.
Necesito contactar a mi proveedor antes del fin de semana.
He 's loyal to his plug because they always come through.
Él es leal a su proveedor porque siempre cumple.
to plug
Ejemplos
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
Para evitar una corriente de aire, tuvo que tapar los huecos del marco de la ventana.
They are currently plugging the cracks in the sidewalk for safety.
Actualmente están taponando las grietas en la acera por seguridad.
02
disparar, acertar
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Ejemplos
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
Durante la escaramuza, uno de los soldados disparó al combatiente enemigo con una sola bala.
The police officer plugged the criminal's tire to immobilize the getaway vehicle.
El oficial de policía disparó al neumático del criminal para inmovilizar el vehículo de escape.
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
The software developer plugged the security loophole by implementing additional encryption measures.
El desarrollador de software tapar el agujero de seguridad implementando medidas de encriptación adicionales.
To mitigate the shortage of staff, the manager plugged the gaps by hiring temporary workers.
Para mitigar la escasez de personal, el gerente tapar los vacíos contratando trabajadores temporales.
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 hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
El excursionista tapó sus oídos con bolas de algodón para amortiguar el sonido del viento.
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
Él enchufó sus auriculares en sus oídos para escuchar música durante el viaje.
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
The author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
La autora apareció en varios programas de entrevistas para promocionar su última novela y discutir sus temas.
During the press conference, the director plugged the upcoming film, highlighting its innovative cinematography.
Durante la conferencia de prensa, el director promocionó la próxima película, destacando su cinematografía innovadora.
06
administrar por vía rectal, insertar por vía rectal
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangEjemplos
He plugged the medication to feel the effects faster.
Él enchufó el medicamento para sentir los efectos más rápido.
She is plugging to get a stronger high.
Ella se está enplugando para conseguir un colocón más fuerte.
