plug
Aussprache: [/plʌɡ/]
Wort
Kontext: „electrical devices“
(noun) a small object with two or three metal pins that fits into an electrical socket to connect a device to the electricity supply. It's what you use to power up your devices like lamps or chargers.
Beispiel
Don't forget to plug in your phone before you go to bed.
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The vacuum cleaner doesn't work because the plug is missing.
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Where is the plug for the toaster?
Kontext: „fill a hole“
(verb) to fill or block a hole or opening with something. It's like putting a stopper in a leaky sink.
Beispiel
He quickly plugged the hole in the boat to stop it from sinking.
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She forgot to plug the leak in the roof, so water got in.
Beispiel
Can you plug the gap in the fence with some wood?
Kontext: „advertising“
(noun) a piece of writing or an announcement that tells people about a product or event, usually in order to persuade them to buy or attend. It's like a mini commercial in a magazine or online.
Beispiel
The company placed a plug in the newspaper to promote their new product.
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The plug for the concert wasn't very effective; not many people showed up.
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Have you seen the plug for the upcoming movie?
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