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plug P0380500 (plŭg) n. 1. An object, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper. 2. A dense mass of material that obstructs a passage. 3. A usually cylindrical or conic piece cut from something larger, often as a sample. 4. Electricity a. A fitting, commonly with two metal prongs for insertion in a fixed socket, used to connect an appliance to a power supply. b. A spark plug. 5. A hydrant. 6. a. A flat cake of pressed or twisted tobacco. b. A piece of chewing tobacco. 7. Geology A mass of igneous rock filling the vent of a volcano. 8. Informal A favorable public mention of a commercial product, business, or performance, especially when broadcast. 9. Slang Something inferior, useless, or defective, especially an old, worn-out horse. 10. Slang A gunshot or bullet: a plug in the back. 11. A fishing lure having a hook or hooks. v. plugged, plug·ging, plugs v. tr. 1. To fill (a hole) tightly with or as if with a plug; stop up. 2. To insert (something) as a plug: plugged a cork in the bottle. 3. To insert in an appropriate place or position: plug a quarter into the parking meter; plugged the variables into the equation. 4. Slang a. To hit with a bullet; shoot. b. To hit with the fist; punch. 5. Informal To publicize (a product, for example) favorably, as by mentioning on a broadcast: authors who plug their latest books on TV talk shows. v. intr. 1. To become stopped up or obstructed: a gutter that plugged up with leaves. 2. Informal To move or work doggedly and persistently: "You may plug along fifty years before you get anywhere" (Saul Bellow). Phrasal Verbs: plug in 1. To connect (an appliance) to an electrical outlet. 2. To function by being connected to an electrical outlet: a power drill that plugs in. 3. Slang To cause (someone) to use a computer network, the internet, or an electronic device. 4. Slang To become informed about or involved with: was eager to plug in to the campus social scene. plug into 1. To connect or be connected in the manner of an electrical appliance: The local system is plugged into the national telephone network. This computer plugs into a data bank. 2. Slang To cause (someone) to use a computer network, the internet, or an electronic device. 3. Slang To cause to be informed about or involved with: connoisseurs who are plugged into the current art scene.
[Dutch, from Middle Dutch plugge.]
plug′ger n. plug in vb (Electronics) (tr, adverb) to connect (an electrical appliance) with a power source by means of an electrical plug n 1. (Electrical Engineering) a device that can be connected by means of a plug 2. (Computer Science) computing a module or piece of software that can be added to a system to provide extra functions or features, esp software that enhances the capabilities of a web browser 3. (Computer Science) computing (as modifier): plug-in memory cards. Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | plug in - plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"plug into, connectinfix, insert, introduce, enter - put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"disconnect, unplug - pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable; "unplug the hair dryer after using it" |
Translationsplug (plag) noun1. a device for putting into a mains socket in order to allow an electric current to flow through the appliance to which it is attached by cable. She changed the plug on the electric kettle. 插頭 插头2. an object shaped for fitting into the hole in a bath or sink to prevent the water from running away, or a piece of material for blocking any hole. 塞子，栓 塞子，栓 verb – past tense, past participle plugged – to block (a hole) by putting a plug in it. He plugged the hole in the window with a piece of newspaper. 堵塞 堵塞plug in to connect up (an electrical apparatus) by inserting its plug into a socket. Could you plug in the electric kettle? 插上插頭以接通電源 插上插头以接通电源
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be plugged inTo be directly or very closely involved in, attuned to, or enthusiastic about some scene, setting, or environment. When it comes to the art scene, no one is more plugged in than my wife. I used to be a huge heavy metal fan, but I haven't really been plugged in since college. You have to be pretty plugged in to get ahead in the business world.See also: plugplug in1. To be able to be inserted into something else, as to function a certain way or draw an electrical charge. I think that piece plugs in over here. My new phone doesn't plug in at all—the battery is recharged wirelessly from a special dock.2. To insert something in (to something else), as to achieve a certain function or drawn an electrical charge. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "plug" and "in." I need to plug my phone in or the battery will die. Don't turn the power on until after you plug in the cartridge.3. To connect to an online network or system. The airport offers free Wi-Fi if you want to plug in and get some work done before your flight. The update should begin automatically so long as your account remains plugged in.See also: plugplug (oneself) in (to something)to become attached to something; to become attached to some sort of network or system. As soon as I have plugged my laptop into the local network, I will have access to the Internet. I plugged myself into the computer network and began to communicate quickly and efficiently.See also: plugplug inv.1. To insert a part of some object into another, especially to make a mechanical or electrical connection: He plugged in the iron and waited for it to get hot. If you don't plug the phone in, you won't get any telephone calls.2. To function by being mechanically or electrically connected to another object: That radio plugs in, but it can also run on batteries.See also: plugplugged in mod. excited by drugs; having to do with the drug culture; turned on. (Drugs.) That punker is plugged in, for sure. See also: plugplug in
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Synonyms for plug inverb plug into an outletSynonymsRelated Words- infix
- insert
- introduce
- enter
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