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plug

Definition

  • noun: a part at the end of an electric cord that has two or three metal pins that connect the cord to a source of electricity
  • noun: a piece used to fill a hole
  • verb: to fill or cover (a hole, space, etc.) with something
  • verb: to stop, make tight, or secure by inserting a plug
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: stopper, stopple, douk

Examples

  • The company has 'plugged into' the international market. [=the company has become connected to the international market; the company has begun to do business in the international market]

  • His friends are 'plugged into' the city's music scene. [=his friends are actively involved in the city's music scene]

  • The computer program will take data from these sources and automatically 'plug' it 'into' the equation.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Good to see you. - Are you a big fan of Slater? I have enjoyed it. It was just beautiful. The National Enquirer. Do not talk to them. Do not plug the restaurants. I hate that. It is so tacky. - Why go to the movies? - To get help. Benedict can do anything. But we know who he is. (..)
    1993 Last Action Hero