plug
noun
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Definition of plug
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a piece used to fill a hole : stopper
b
: an obtruding or obstructing mass of material resembling a stopper
2
: a flat compressed cake of tobacco
3
: a small core or segment removed from a larger object
4
: something inferior
especially
: an inferior often aged or unsound horse
b
: spark plug
6
: an artificial fishing lure used primarily for casting and made with one or more sets of gang hooks
7
: any of various devices resembling or functioning like a plug: such as
a
: a male fitting for making an electrical connection to a live circuit by insertion in a receptacle (such as an outlet)
b
: a device for connecting electric wires to a jack
8
: a piece of favorable publicity or a favorable mention usually incorporated in general matter
plug
verb
plugged;
plugging
Definition of plug (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to stop, make tight, or secure by inserting a plug
b
: to remedy (a deficiency) as if by inserting a plug
trying to plug the gaps in their understanding
2
: to hit with a bullet : shoot
3
: to advertise or publicize insistently
1
: to become plugged
—usually used with up
2
: to work doggedly and persistently
plugged away at her homework
3
: to fire shots
plug into
1
: to connect or become connected to by or as if by means of a plug
the city was plugged into the new highway system
2
: to load into as if by means of a plug
plugged the data into a computer
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Synonyms for plug
Synonyms: Verb
block, bung, dam, fill, pack, stop, stuff
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Examples of plug in a Sentence
Verb
We were able to plug the hole with cement. One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album. He plugged him right in the chest.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Six weeks after the successful static test of Livermore’s nuclear engine in Nevada in July 1964, the Pentagon pulled the plug on Pluto. — Gregg Herken, Twin Cities, "Gregg Herken: Russia’s mysterious ‘new’ nuclear weapons aren’t really new," 16 Aug. 2019 His patience ultimately paid off after the Brewers pulled the plug on Saladino, who hit grand slams in consecutive games during his stay but did nothing else offensively. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Somewhat unexpectedly, popular utility man Hernán Pérez is back with the Brewers," 9 Aug. 2019 But Cloudflare has been under increasing pressure to make editorial judgments and pull the plug on the most incendiary clients. — Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com, "Cloudflare founder, who took down 8chan message board used by accused El Paso massacre suspect, has Chicago tech and law roots," 5 Aug. 2019 But conflicting stories about Wyatt's previous relationship history caused Brown to pull the plug on their engagement. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "It Sure Looks Like Hannah Brown and Tyler Cameron Went on a Date Last Night," 2 Aug. 2019 Milan had agreed a deal with the Argentine earlier this summer, but had had to pull the plug after Monaco's €40m move for Andre Silva fell through. — SI.com, "Angel Correa Decides on Milan Move & Waits on Rossoneri Agreement With Atletico," 1 Aug. 2019 General manager Brian Cashman pulled the plug on July 25, taking advantage of a trade market hungry for relievers by dealing Aroldis Chapman to the Cubs. — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, "As the trade deadline looms, the Red Sox face a tough call: salvage or shutter the season?," 20 July 2019 With no noticeable progress having been made, Elsevier finally pulled the plug. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "In act of brinkmanship, a big publisher cuts off UC’s access to its academic journals," 11 July 2019 Trump typically gives his Cabinet secretaries the opportunity to defend themselves publicly in interviews and press conferences before deciding whether to pull the plug. — Washington Post, "Acosta defends Epstein deal amid calls for his resignation," 11 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The system plugs into a team’s current video-taping capabilities, and on-field officials access the video replay by using a handheld tablet, such as an iPad. — Josh Bean | Jbean@al.com, al, "Rewinding Year 1 of instant replay for Alabama HS football," 16 Aug. 2019 Del Rio has quickly plugged back in during the preseason, visiting Saints, Rams, Cowboys and Chargers training camps. — Joe Reedy, The Denver Post, "ESPN hires Jack Del Rio, former Broncos defensive coordinator, as analyst," 15 Aug. 2019 For years, the Patriots have plugged journeymen in at roles that other teams usually stock with star power, and the machine purrs on. — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, "For Patriots' young receivers, pressure is on to step up for Tom Brady," 14 Aug. 2019 However, the additions of Kean and Richarlison in the last two summer windows may have finally plugged the gap left behind by Romelu Lukaku. — SI.com, "Everton 2019/20 Season Preview: Strengths, Weaknesses, Key Man and Predictions," 7 Aug. 2019 Note owners can also plug their phones into their existing computers, fire up the DeX software as a window on the computer, and use it to easily drag-and-drop photos and other files right from the phone onto their computer’s hard drive. — Mike Murphy, Quartz, "Samsung unveils the gigantic Note 10 and Note 10+," 7 Aug. 2019 Now, the Utes must plug an inexperienced player (Trennan Carlson, Devin Lloyd) into the spot alongside former BYU transfer Francs Bernard. — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, "Training camp roundup: Oregon loses a receiver, USC gains a cornerback, Joshua Kelley hobbled, Leach goes Leach and more," 7 Aug. 2019 The tax credit of up to $7,500 for buyers of all-electric and plug-in hybrids is reduced once a car maker sells 200,000 units. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Bill looks to boost California’s rebate for buying an electric vehicle," 5 Aug. 2019 The cars will mostly plug into the power grid at home at night, leading to more efficient use of Duke's electricity generating capacity. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "High-speed charging station networks are growing," 1 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'plug.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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