plug
gb/plˈʌɡ/ us/plˈʌɡ/
A2
Angielski
~ 3200
villásdugó, bedug, rádug, reklámoz, promóz, dugó, betöm
RZECZOWNIK
A2
1
villásdugó
B1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plug' with 'socket'; the plug is the part on the cable, not the hole in the wall.
Znaczenie
Electrical connector for power
Kolokacje
electric plug
|power plug
|wall plug
|three-pin plug
Synonimy
connector (More general; can refer to any device that joins two things, not just electrical.)
Antonimy
socket (The receiving end of an electrical connection, opposite of a plug.)
Tematy
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
A2
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes forget to include 'in' or 'into' after 'plug' when talking about connecting devices.
Znaczenie
Insert a plug into an opening
Kolokacje
plug in
|plug into the wall
|plug into an outlet
Synonimy
connect (More general; can refer to joining in many ways, not just by a plug.)
Antonimy
unplug (To remove the plug from an opening or socket.)
Tematy
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B1
INFORMAL
3
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with physically plugging something in; context usually makes clear it's about promotion.
Znaczenie
Promote a product or service
Kolokacje
plug a book
|plug a movie
|plug your website
Synonimy
promote (More formal and general; used across business and marketing contexts.)
Antonimy
ignore (To avoid mentioning or promoting something.)
Tematy
business
|media
|communication
Definicja
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.
RZECZOWNIK
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Blocker for hole or opening
Kolokacje
bath plug
|sink plug
|rubber plug
Synonimy
stopper (Commonly used for bottles; similar function but different shape.)
Antonimy
drain (An opening that lets liquid flow out, opposite of blocking it.)
Tematy
daily life
|daily_life
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B1
5
betöm
B1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Znaczenie
Block an opening with something
Kolokacje
plug a leak
|plug a gap
Synonimy
seal (More general; can mean closing off completely, not necessarily with a removable object.)
Antonimy
unblock (To remove what is stopping something from passing through.)
Tematy
daily life
|daily_life
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
plug
IPA
GB/plˈʌɡ/
US/plˈʌɡ/
Sylaby i akcent
plug (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (plug)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: plug
- Plural: plugs
Verb
- Base: plug
- 3rd Person Singular: plugs
- Present Participle: plugging
- Past: plugged
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
plugs
noun
plugging
verb
plugged
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unplug
verb A2
Related words
plug-in
noun
Najważniejsze informacje
- Irregular present participle: plugging Verb
- Irregular past: plugged Verb
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- The company pulled the plug on the project after poor sales.
- The government pulled the plug on further research funding.