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
She inserted the plug into the outlet to charge her phone.
Hon satte i kontakten i uttaget för att ladda sin telefon.
The lamp 's plug was frayed, so they decided to replace it for safety.
Lampans stickpropp var fransig, så de bestämde sig för att byta ut den av säkerhetsskäl.
02
an upright hydrant installed to provide water for firefighting purposes
Exempel
Every block in the city has at least one plug for emergencies.
The firefighters connected their hoses to the street plug.
03
propp, tapp
an item used to seal or close an opening to prevent passage of liquid, gas, or other substances
Exempel
He inserted a rubber plug to stop the leak in the pipe.
Han satte in en gummiprop för att stoppa läckan i röret.
The sink wo n't hold water unless the plug is in place.
Handfatet håller inte vatten om inte proppen är på plats.
04
krake, trötta häst
a worn-out or inferior horse, often used to describe a slow or tired animal
HumorousExempel
The old plug trotted along the trail at its own pace.
Den gamla krake travade längs stigen i sin egen takt.
He joked that his racehorse was just a plug in disguise.
Han skämtade om att hans kapplöpningshäst bara var en utmattad häst i förklädnad.
05
an electrical device inserted into an engine cylinder that ignites fuel by producing a spark
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The cowboy chewed a plug while sitting by the campfire.
He offered me a plug, but I declined.
08
leverantör, langare
a person who supplies drugs or other illegal goods
SlangExempel
I need to hit up my plug before the weekend.
Jag måste träffa min langare före helgen.
He 's loyal to his plug because they always come through.
Han är lojal mot sin leverantör eftersom de alltid kommer igenom.
to plug
01
täppa, blockera
to tightly fill or block a hole with something
Transitive: to plug a hole or gap
Exempel
To avoid a draft, she had to plug the gaps in the window frame.
För att undvika drag var hon tvungen att täppa till springorna i fönsterramen.
They are currently plugging the cracks in the sidewalk for safety.
De tätar för närvarande sprickorna i trottoaren för säkerhetens skull.
02
skjuta, slå
to discharge a firearm or strike with force
Transitive: to plug a target
Exempel
During the skirmish, one of the soldiers plugged the enemy combatant with a single bullet.
Under striden sköt en av soldaterna den fientliga striden med en enda kula.
The police officer plugged the criminal's tire to immobilize the getaway vehicle.
Polisen sköt på brottslingens däck för att immobilisera flyktfordonet.
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
The software developer plugged the security loophole by implementing additional encryption measures.
Mjukvaruutvecklaren täppte till säkerhetshålet genom att implementera ytterligare krypteringsåtgärder.
To mitigate the shortage of staff, the manager plugged the gaps by hiring temporary workers.
För att mildra personalbristen täckte chefen luckorna genom att anställa tillfälliga arbetare.
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
The hiker plugged cotton balls into his ears to muffle the sound of the wind.
Vandraren stoppade bomullsbollar i öronen för att dämpa ljudet av vinden.
He plugged his headphones into his ears to listen to music during the commute.
Han satte i sina hörlurar i öronen för att lyssna på musik under pendlingen.
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 author went on multiple talk shows to plug her latest novel and discuss its themes.
Författaren gick på flera pratprogram för att marknadsföra sin senaste roman och diskutera dess teman.
During the press conference, the director plugged the upcoming film, highlighting its innovative cinematography.
Under presskonferensen marknadsförde regissören den kommande filmen och framhöll dess innovativa cinematografi.
06
administrera rektalt, införa rektalt
to administer drugs rectally so they are absorbed through the rectum
SlangExempel
He plugged the medication to feel the effects faster.
Han kopplade medicinen för att känna effekterna snabbare.
She is plugging to get a stronger high.
Hon pluggar för att få en starkare high.
