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Plug
01
fichet, priză
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
Exemple
She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
Ea a introdus ficheta în priză pentru a-și încărca telefonul.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
Exemple
Every block in the city has at least one plug for emergencies.
03
dop, știft
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
Exemple
He inserted a rubber plug to stop the leak in the pipe.
A introdus un dop de cauciuc pentru a opri scurgerea din conductă.
04
mârțoagă, cal obosit
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousExemple
The old plug trotted along the trail at its own pace.
Vechea iapă bătrână mergea în trap de-a lungul potecii în ritmul ei.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Exemple
The mechanic replaced the faulty spark plug in the car.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
Exemple
The radio host gave a plug for the local charity event.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
Exemple
The cowboy chewed a plug while sitting by the campfire.
08
furnizor, traficant
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangExemple
I need to hit up my plug before the weekend.
Trebuie să mă întâlnesc cu dealerul meu înainte de weekend.
to plug
01
astupa, bloca
to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
Exemple
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
Pentru a evita curentul de aer, a trebuit să astupe golurile din rama ferestrei.
02
trage, lovi
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Exemple
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
În timpul schimbului de focuri, unul dintre soldați a împușcat luptătorul inamic cu un singur glonț.
03
astupa, petici
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
Exemple
The software developer plugged the security loophole by implementing additional encryption measures.
Dezvoltatorul de software a astupat breșa de securitate prin implementarea unor măsuri suplimentare de criptare.
04
astupa, bloca
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
Exemple
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
El și-a pus căștile în urechi pentru a asculta muzică în timpul navetei.
05
promova, face reclama
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
InformalExemple
The author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
Autoarea a apărut la mai multe emisiuni de talk-show pentru a-și promova ultimul roman și a discuta despre temele sale.
06
administra rectal, insera rectal
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangExemple
He plugged the medication to feel the effects faster.
El a conectat medicamentul pentru a simți efectele mai repede.
