plug

Definition

Examples

Please plug the projector into the outlet behind the conference table.

Word Family

Synonyms

• connectoran instrumentality that connects
• socket inserthaving a meaning similar to plug
• stopperan act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

Collocations

• Easy plug the charger into the socket
  to plug the charger into the socket, meaning to fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
• Medium plug leaks in the marketing budget
  to plug leaks in the marketing budget, meaning to fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
• Hard plug a gap in the supply chain
  to plug a gap in the supply chain, meaning to fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
• Very Hard pull the plug on an unprofitable venture
  to pull the plug on an unprofitable venture, meaning to cause to move by pulling