2plug verb
plugs; plugged; plug·ging [+ obj] 1 : to fill or cover (a hole, space, etc.) with something
▪ We were able to plug the hole with cement. ▪ Leaves and dirt were plugging [=blocking] the storm drain. — often + up ▪ He plugged up the spaces between the stones with mud. ▪ The drain was plugged up. [=clogged, blocked] — often used figuratively ▪ The company needs to plug the holes/gaps in its security system. 2 : to praise (something, such as a book, movie, or restaurant) publicly in a way that makes people want to buy it, see it, etc. : to advertise (something) by talking about it especially on the radio or television
▪ One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album. 3 US, informal + old-fashionied : to shoot (someone) with a gun
▪ He plugged him right in the chest.
▪ We were able to plug the hole with cement. ▪ Leaves and dirt were plugging [=blocking] the storm drain. — often + up ▪ He plugged up the spaces between the stones with mud. ▪ The drain was plugged up. [=clogged, blocked] — often used figuratively ▪ The company needs to plug the holes/gaps in its security system.
▪ One of the DJs on the local radio station has been plugging the band's new album.
▪ He plugged him right in the chest.
plug away
[phrasal verb] informal : to continue doing something even though it is difficult or boring — often + at ▪ She kept plugging away at her homework.
plug in [phrasal verb]
plug (something) in or plug in (something) 1 : to connect (something, such as a lamp or television) to an electrical source or to another device by using a plug
▪ Don't plug the stereo in yet. ▪ He plugged in the lamp. ▪ The microphone isn't plugged in. 2 : to put (information, such as a word or number) in something
▪ The form has spaces where you just plug in [=insert] your name and address. — see also plug-in
▪ Don't plug the stereo in yet. ▪ He plugged in the lamp. ▪ The microphone isn't plugged in.
▪ The form has spaces where you just plug in [=insert] your name and address. — see also plug-in
plug into [phrasal verb] 1 plug into (something) or plug (something) into (something) : to become connected or to cause (something) to become connected to an electrical source or another device
▪ The heater plugs into the dashboard of your car. ▪ Plug the heater into the dashboard of the car. ▪ I'm trying to figure out how to plug the scanner into my computer. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ 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] 2 plug (something) into (something) : to put (information, such as a word or number) into something
▪ The computer program will take data from these sources and automatically plug it into the equation.
▪ The heater plugs into the dashboard of your car. ▪ Plug the heater into the dashboard of the car. ▪ I'm trying to figure out how to plug the scanner into my computer. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ 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.
