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Definition plug in American English

plug verb

verb
/plʌɡ/
1

to fill a hole so that nothing can get through it

Example

Plug the hole with newspaper before applying the cement.

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2

to block pipes of a sink, toilet, etc. so that water or waste cannot flow normally down the pipes

Example

The shower is plugged up - don't use it.

Example

Paper towels will plug the toilet.

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3

to try to make people interested in a book, movie, idea etc. by talking about it in an enthusiastic way, especially on a radio or television program

Example

They're really here to plug their new album.

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4

to shoot someone

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Definition plug in American English