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Plug
01
plugue, tomada
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
Exemplos
They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall.
Eles desligaram o dispositivo puxando cuidadosamente o plugue da parede.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
Exemplos
The plug was painted red to make it easily visible.
03
tampão, rolha
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
Exemplos
The plug prevented dust from entering the socket.
O plugue impedia que a poeira entrasse na tomada.
04
rocim, jamanta
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousExemplos
The plug was retired to pasture after years of service.
O cavalo cansado foi enviado para o pasto após anos de serviço.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Exemplos
He checked the plug before starting the motorcycle.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
Exemplos
The website displayed a plug for a software subscription.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
Exemplos
Smokers of that era commonly carried a plug in their pocket.
08
fornecedor, traficante
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangExemplos
She got in trouble after trying to act like a plug without experience.
Ela se meteu em problemas depois de tentar agir como um fornecedor sem experiência.
to plug
01
tampar, obstruir
to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
Exemplos
He will be plugging the gaps in the doorframe to keep out the cold.
Ele estará tampando as lacunas na moldura da porta para manter o frio fora.
02
atirar, bater
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Exemplos
During the training exercise, the marksman plugged the target with precision accuracy.
Durante o exercício de treinamento, o atirador de elite acertou o alvo com precisão absoluta.
03
tapar, remendar
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
Exemplos
He plugged the productivity slump by implementing new workflow processes and incentives.
Ele tampou a queda de produtividade implementando novos processos de fluxo de trabalho e incentivos.
04
tampar, obstruir
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
Exemplos
The electrician plugged the power cord into the socket to supply electricity to the appliance.
O eletricista ligou o cabo de alimentação na tomada para fornecer eletricidade ao aparelho.
05
promover, divulgar
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
InformalExemplos
The comedian plugged his upcoming stand-up special, promising audiences an evening of laughter and entertainment.
O comediante divulgou seu próximo especial de stand-up, prometendo ao público uma noite de risadas e entretenimento.
06
administrar por via retal, inserir por via retal
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangExemplos
We were plugging quietly in the bathroom when someone walked in.
Estávamos conectando tranquilamente no banheiro quando alguém entrou.
