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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
She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
Ela inseriu o plugue na tomada para carregar seu telefone.
The lamp 's plug was frayed, so they decided to replace it for safety.
O plugue da lâmpada estava desgastado, então eles decidiram substituí-lo por segurança.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
Exemplos
Every block in the city has at least one plug for emergencies.
The firefighters connected their hoses to the street plug.
03
tampão, rolha
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
Exemplos
He inserted a rubber plug to stop the leak in the pipe.
Ele inseriu uma rolha de borracha para parar o vazamento no cano.
The sink wo n't hold water unless the plug is in place.
A pia não segura a água a menos que a tampa esteja no lugar.
04
rocim, jamanta
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousExemplos
The old plug trotted along the trail at its own pace.
O velho rocim trotava pela trilha no seu próprio ritmo.
He joked that his racehorse was just a plug in disguise.
Ele brincou que seu cavalo de corrida era apenas um nag disfarçado.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The cowboy chewed a plug while sitting by the campfire.
He offered me a plug, but I declined.
08
fornecedor, traficante
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangExemplos
I need to hit up my plug before the weekend.
Preciso encontrar meu fornecedor antes do fim de semana.
He 's loyal to his plug because they always come through.
Ele é leal ao seu fornecedor porque ele sempre entrega.
to plug
01
tampar, obstruir
to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
Exemplos
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
Para evitar uma corrente de ar, ela teve que tampar as fendas no caixilho da janela.
They are currently plugging the cracks in the sidewalk for safety.
Eles estão atualmente tampando as rachaduras na calçada por segurança.
02
atirar, bater
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Exemplos
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
Durante o confronto, um dos soldados atirou no combatente inimigo com uma única bala.
The police officer plugged the criminal's tire to immobilize the getaway vehicle.
O policial atirou no pneu do criminoso para imobilizar o veículo de fuga.
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
The software developer plugged the security loophole by implementing additional encryption measures.
O desenvolvedor de software tampou a brecha de segurança implementando medidas adicionais de criptografia.
To mitigate the shortage of staff, the manager plugged the gaps by hiring temporary workers.
Para mitigar a escassez de pessoal, o gerente preencheu as lacunas contratando trabalhadores temporários.
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 hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
O excursionista tampou os ouvidos com bolas de algodão para abafar o som do vento.
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
Ele conectou seus fones de ouvido nos ouvidos para ouvir música durante o trajeto.
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 author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
A autora participou de vários programas de entrevistas para promover seu último romance e discutir seus temas.
During the press conference, the director plugged the upcoming film, highlighting its innovative cinematography.
Durante a coletiva de imprensa, o diretor promoveu o próximo filme, destacando sua cinematografia inovadora.
06
administrar por via retal, inserir por via retal
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangExemplos
He plugged the medication to feel the effects faster.
Ele ligou o medicamento para sentir os efeitos mais rapidamente.
She is plugging to get a stronger high.
Ela está plugando para obter uma brisa mais forte.
