plug
gb/plˈʌɡ/ us/plˈʌɡ/
A2
Inglese
~ 3200
villásdugó, bedug, rádug, reklámoz, promóz, dugó, betöm
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
villásdugó
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plug' with 'socket'; the plug is the part on the cable, not the hole in the wall.
Significato
Electrical connector for power
Collocazioni
electric plug
|power plug
|wall plug
|three-pin plug
Sinonimi
connector (More general; can refer to any device that joins two things, not just electrical.)
Contrari
socket (The receiving end of an electrical connection, opposite of a plug.)
Temi
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definizione
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.
VERBO
A2
2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes forget to include 'in' or 'into' after 'plug' when talking about connecting devices.
Significato
Insert a plug into an opening
Collocazioni
plug in
|plug into the wall
|plug into an outlet
Sinonimi
connect (More general; can refer to joining in many ways, not just by a plug.)
Contrari
unplug (To remove the plug from an opening or socket.)
Temi
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definizione
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.
VERBO
B1
INFORMAL
3
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with physically plugging something in; context usually makes clear it's about promotion.
Significato
Promote a product or service
Collocazioni
plug a book
|plug a movie
|plug your website
Sinonimi
promote (More formal and general; used across business and marketing contexts.)
Contrari
ignore (To avoid mentioning or promoting something.)
Temi
business
|media
|communication
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Blocker for hole or opening
Collocazioni
bath plug
|sink plug
|rubber plug
Sinonimi
stopper (Commonly used for bottles; similar function but different shape.)
Contrari
drain (An opening that lets liquid flow out, opposite of blocking it.)
Temi
daily life
|daily_life
Definizione
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.
VERBO
B1
5
betöm
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Block an opening with something
Collocazioni
plug a leak
|plug a gap
Sinonimi
seal (More general; can mean closing off completely, not necessarily with a removable object.)
Contrari
unblock (To remove what is stopping something from passing through.)
Temi
daily life
|daily_life
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
plug
IPA
GB/plˈʌɡ/
US/plˈʌɡ/
Sillabe e accento
plug (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (plug)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: plug
- Plural: plugs
Verb
- Base: plug
- 3rd Person Singular: plugs
- Present Participle: plugging
- Past: plugged
Famiglia di parole
Forms
plugs
noun
plugging
verb
plugged
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unplug
verb A2
Related words
plug-in
noun
Punti chiave
- Irregular present participle: plugging Verb
- Irregular past: plugged Verb
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- The company pulled the plug on the project after poor sales.
- The government pulled the plug on further research funding.