Plug
01
kontakt, propp
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
Exempel
The laptop would n't turn on because the plug was n't securely connected.
Laptopen ville inte starta eftersom kontakten inte var säkert ansluten.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
Exempel
During the fire drill, the team tested the plug for pressure.
03
propp, tapp
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
Exempel
A plug was fitted into the bottle to keep it airtight.
En propp sattes i flaskan för att hålla den lufttät.
04
krake, trötta häst
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousExempel
She refused to ride the plug, preferring a younger mount.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Exempel
Old plugs can reduce engine efficiency and cause misfires.
06
an attention-grabbing public mention or advertisement intended to promote something
Exempel
His speech was full of plugs for his new book.
07
a compact piece of chewable tobacco
Exempel
He rolled a plug into a small ball before chewing it.
08
leverantör, langare
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangExempel
Do n't share that info; only your trusted plug should know.
Dela inte den informationen; bara din pålitliga leverantör bör veta.
to plug
01
täppa, blockera
to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
Exempel
She plugged the hole in the boat to stop it from sinking.
Hon täppte till hålet i båten för att förhindra att den sjönk.
02
skjuta, slå
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Exempel
In self-defense, the homeowner plugged the intruder with a warning shot to deter further advance.
I självförsvar avlossade husägaren en varningsskott mot inkräktaren för att avskräcka från vidare framryckning.
03
täppa, lappa
to address or fix a problem or deficiency by implementing a temporary or makeshift solution
Transitive: to plug a problem or deficiency
Exempel
To address the communication breakdown, the team leader plugged the gap by introducing regular meetings.
För att åtgärda kommunikationsbristen täppte teamledaren till gapet genom att införa regelbundna möten.
04
täppa till, stoppa
to place an object into a space, typically to block or seal it
Transitive: to plug sth into a space
Exempel
She plugged the USB drive into her computer to transfer the files.
Hon kopplade USB-minnet till sin dator för att överföra filerna.
05
marknadsföra, reklamera
to publicly praise a new book, motion picture, etc. as a way of promoting it
Transitive: to plug a media product
InformalExempel
The actor made appearances on late-night television to plug his new movie and engage with fans.
Skådespelaren dök upp i sen-tv för att marknadsföra sin nya film och umgås med fans.
06
administrera rektalt, införa rektalt
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangExempel
He will plug later when no one is watching.
Han kommer att införa senare när ingen tittar.
