plug

noun
UK: /plʌɡ/
US: /plʌɡ/

  1. An object that fits into a hole to close it.

    1. I need a plug for the sink to fill it with water. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bathtub's plug is missing so the water drains out quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device with metal pins that connects an electrical appliance to a power socket.

    1. Make sure the plug is securely in the socket before turning it on. [ ] [ ]
    2. He pulled the plug from the wall to disconnect the television. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stopper bung cork promote advertise publicize
plug verb

  1. To fill a hole or opening.

    1. Plug the hole in the tire. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to plug the leak before more water comes in. [ ] [ ]

  2. To connect an electrical appliance to a power socket.

    1. Did you plug in the iron before you left the house today? [ ] [ ]
    2. Remember to plug your phone in so it can charge overnight. [ ] [ ]

  3. To promote a product or service.

    1. The author will plug his new book on the talk show. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used the interview to plug her company's latest innovation. [ ] [ ]
plug phrasal-verb

  1. To promote or advertise (a product, service, or event).

    1. The band is planning to plug their upcoming tour on social media. [ ] [ ]
    2. She asked the radio host to plug her charity event during the show. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plug" in English means: An object that fits into a hole to close it., A device with metal pins that connects an electrical appliance to a power socket..

The phonetic transcription of "plug" is /plʌɡ/ in British English and /plʌɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plug": stopper, bung, cork, promote, advertise, publicize.

Example usage of "plug": "I need a plug for the sink to fill it with water.". More examples on the page.