plug

a device that connects an electrical appliance to a power supply

toma de corriente, enchufe

• plug something into/out of

Collocations plug socket · unplug an appliance

• Make sure you plug the lamp into a working socket.

  Asegúrate de conectar la lámpara en un enchufe funcionando.

to stop something from continuing or developing

detener, parar

• plug a hole

Collocations plug a leak · plug a gap in knowledge

• They tried to plug the leaks in their boat.

  Intentaron detener las fugas en su bote.

to fill a gap or hole with something solid

llenar, rellenar

• plug a hole

Collocations plug a hole in the wall · plug a gap with cement

• We need to plug that hole before it gets bigger.

  Necesitamos llenar ese agujero antes de que se agrande.

to stop something from continuing or developing (informal)

detener, parar

• plug a hole

Collocations plug your ears with cotton wool · plug your nose with tissue paper

• She plugged her ears to avoid hearing the noise.

  Ella se tapó los oídos para evitar escuchar el ruido.

to insert a plug into an electrical socket or outlet

conectar, enchufar

• plug something in

Collocations plug the TV into a wall socket · unplug the computer

• Plug your phone charger into this outlet.

  Conecta el cargador de tu teléfono en este enchufe.

to fill a gap or hole with something solid (informal)

llenar, rellenar

• plug a hole

Collocations plug a hole in the wall with putty · plug a gap with cement

• We plugged that hole with some old socks.

  Llenamos ese agujero con algunos calcetines viejos.

to stop something from continuing or developing (informal)

detener, parar

• plug a hole

Collocations plug your ears with cotton wool · plug your nose with tissue paper

• He plugged his nose when he smelled the bad odor.

  Él se tapó la nariz cuando olió el mal olor.

to insert a plug into an electrical socket or outlet (informal)

conectar, enchufar

• plug something in

Collocations plug the TV into a wall socket · unplug the computer

• Plug your phone charger into this outlet.

  Conecta el cargador de tu teléfono en este enchufe.