plug
gb/plˈʌɡ/ us/plˈʌɡ/
A2
English
~ 3200
villásdugó, bedug, rádug, reklámoz, promóz, dugó, betöm
NOUN
A2
1
villásdugó
B1
Usage pattern:
a [device] plug
The lamp won't work because the plug is broken.
A lámpa nem működik, mert elromlott a villásdugó.
Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the socket.
Győződj meg róla, hogy a villásdugó teljesen be van dugva a konnektorba.
This adapter allows you to use a UK plug in Europe.
He tripped over the plug lying on the floor.
Learner examples
The plug is in the wall.
A villásdugó be van dugva a konnektorba.
Please put the plug in the socket.
Kérlek, dugd be a villásdugót a konnektorba.
I need a new plug for my phone.
This plug does not fit here.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plug' with 'socket'; the plug is the part on the cable, not the hole in the wall.
Meaning
Electrical connector for power
Collocations
electric plug
|power plug
|wall plug
|three-pin plug
Synonyms
connector (More general; can refer to any device that joins two things, not just electrical.)
Antonyms
socket (The receiving end of an electrical connection, opposite of a plug.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A small object with metal parts that you put into a wall to give power to something like a phone or computer.
A device with metal pins that fits into a socket to connect electrical equipment to a power supply.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to plug [something] into [something]
She plugged her phone into the charger.
Rádugta a telefonját a töltőre.
Plug the printer into your computer before turning it on.
Dugd rá a nyomtatót a számítógépedre, mielőtt bekapcsolod.
He plugged in the kettle and waited for it to boil.
Learner examples
I plug my phone into the charger.
Rádugom a telefonomat a töltőre.
Please plug in the TV.
Kérlek, dugd be a tévét.
He plugs the lamp into the wall.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes forget to include 'in' or 'into' after 'plug' when talking about connecting devices.
Meaning
Insert a plug into an opening
Collocations
plug in
|plug into the wall
|plug into an outlet
Synonyms
connect (More general; can refer to joining in many ways, not just by a plug.)
Antonyms
unplug (To remove the plug from an opening or socket.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
To put a plug into something so it can work or be connected.
To insert a plug into a socket or opening, especially to provide power or a connection.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to plug [a product/event]
She went on the show to plug her new album.
Azért ment el a műsorba, hogy reklámozza az új albumát.
The author plugged his latest book during the interview.
Az író az interjú során a legújabb könyvét reklámozta.
He used his speech to plug his charity.
Learner examples
She is plugging her new song.
Az új dalát reklámozza.
He plugs his shop on TV.
A tévében reklámozza az üzletét.
The man plugs his book on the radio.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with physically plugging something in; context usually makes clear it's about promotion.
Meaning
Promote a product or service
Collocations
plug a book
|plug a movie
|plug your website
Synonyms
promote (More formal and general; used across business and marketing contexts.)
Antonyms
ignore (To avoid mentioning or promoting something.)
Themes
business
|media
|communication
Definition
To say good things about something so people will buy or use it.
To advertise or promote something, especially during a public appearance or broadcast.
NOUN
A2
4
dugó
A2
Pull out the sink plug to let the water drain away.
Húzd ki a mosdó dugóját, hogy lefolyjon a víz.
The bath plug is missing, so we can't fill it with water.
Hiányzik a kád dugója, ezért nem tudjuk megtölteni vízzel.
He used a rubber plug to seal the leak.
Learner examples
The bath needs a plug.
A kádhoz kell egy dugó.
I take out the plug after washing.
Mosakodás után kihúzom a dugót.
The sink has no plug.
Meaning
Blocker for hole or opening
Collocations
bath plug
|sink plug
|rubber plug
Synonyms
stopper (Commonly used for bottles; similar function but different shape.)
Antonyms
drain (An opening that lets liquid flow out, opposite of blocking it.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
Definition
Something you put in a hole to stop things going in or out.
A piece of material used to block an opening, especially in a container or pipe.
VERB
B1
5
betöm
B1
Usage pattern:
to plug [a hole/gap/leak]
They plugged the hole with clay.
A lyukat agyaggal tömték be.
He quickly plugged the leak in the pipe.
Gyorsan betömte a csövön lévő szivárgó lyukat.
We need to plug this gap in the wall before winter.
Learner examples
I plug the hole with paper.
Papírral tömöm be a lyukat.
He plugs the leak with tape.
Ragasztószalaggal tömi be a szivárgó részt.
They plug the gap in the door.
Meaning
Block an opening with something
Collocations
plug a leak
|plug a gap
Synonyms
seal (More general; can mean closing off completely, not necessarily with a removable object.)
Antonyms
unblock (To remove what is stopping something from passing through.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
Definition
To put something in a hole so nothing can go through it.
To block an opening with a plug or similar object to stop liquid, gas, or other matter from passing through.
Grammar
Dictionary form
plug
IPA
GB/plˈʌɡ/
US/plˈʌɡ/
Syllables & stress
plug (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (plug)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: plug
- Plural: plugs
Verb
- Base: plug
- 3rd Person Singular: plugs
- Present Participle: plugging
- Past: plugged
Word family
Forms
plugs
noun
plugging
verb
plugged
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unplug
verb A2
Related words
plug-in
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: plugging Verb
- Irregular past: plugged Verb
Expressions
give someone a plug
1/ɡˈɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn ə plˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
Mention publicly for promotion
To say good things about someone or something in public so more people know about it.
Examples
- The host gave my band a nice plug on his show.
- She gave her friend's new cafe a quick plug during her interview.
plug in
1/plˈʌɡ ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
Connect device to power source
To put the end of an electrical wire into a wall so it gets power.
Examples
- Don't forget to plug in your laptop before the meeting.
- She plugged in the coffee machine and pressed start.
pull the plug
1/pˈʊl ðə plˈʌɡ/
idiom
informal
Stop activity by cutting support
To stop something from continuing by taking away money or help.
Examples
- The company pulled the plug on the project after poor sales.
- The government pulled the plug on further research funding.