plug
plug
plʌg
plag
British pronunciation
/plʌɡ/

Definizione e significato di "plug"in inglese

01

collegare

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
Esempi
They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall.
Hanno scollegato il dispositivo estraendo con attenzione la spina dal muro.
02

an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes

plug definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The plug was painted red to make it easily visible.
03

tappo, turacciolo

an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
example
Esempi
The plug prevented dust from entering the socket.
La spina impediva alla polvere di entrare nella presa.
04

ronzino, cavallaccio

a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousHumorous
example
Esempi
The plug was retired to pasture after years of service.
Il ronzino è stato mandato al pascolo dopo anni di servizio.
05

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

example
Esempi
He checked the plug before starting the motorcycle.
06

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

example
Esempi
The website displayed a plug for a software subscription.
07

a compact piece of chewable tobacco

example
Esempi
Smokers of that era commonly carried a plug in their pocket.
08

fornitore, spacciatore

a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangSlang
example
Esempi
She got in trouble after trying to act like a plug without experience.
Si è cacciata nei guai dopo aver cercato di comportarsi come uno spacciatore senza esperienza.
to plug
01

tappare

to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
to plug definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He will be plugging the gaps in the doorframe to keep out the cold.
Sta per tappare i buchi nel telaio della porta per tenere fuori il freddo.
02

sparare, colpire

to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
to plug definition and meaning
example
Esempi
During the training exercise, the marksman plugged the target with precision accuracy.
Durante l'esercizio di addestramento, il tiratore scelto ha colpito il bersaglio con precisione assoluta.
03

tappare, rattoppare

to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
example
Esempi
He plugged the productivity slump by implementing new workflow processes and incentives.
Ha tappato il calo della produttività implementando nuovi processi di flusso di lavoro e incentivi.
04

tappare, otturare

to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
example
Esempi
The hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
L'escursionista si tappò le orecchie con batuffoli di cotone per attutire il suono del vento.
05

collegare

to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
InformalInformal
example
Esempi
The comedian plugged his upcoming stand-up special, promising audiences an evening of laughter and entertainment.
Il comico ha pubblicizzato il suo prossimo speciale di stand-up, promettendo al pubblico una serata di risate e intrattenimento.
06

somministrare per via rettale, inserire per via rettale

to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangSlang
example
Esempi
We were plugging quietly in the bathroom when someone walked in.
Ci stavamo attaccando tranquillamente in bagno quando qualcuno è entrato.
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