plug

US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌɡ/
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1.

plugue, ficha

a device for making an electrical connection between an appliance and a power supply, consisting of a cable with two or three metal pins that fit into holes in a socket

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Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the socket.
Certifique-se de que o plugue esteja totalmente inserido na tomada.
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This appliance comes with a three-pin plug.
Este aparelho vem com um plugue de três pinos.
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2.

rolha, tampão

a piece of material used to stop a hole or to block a passage

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He put a rubber plug in the sink.
Ele colocou uma rolha de borracha na pia.
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The drain was blocked by a hair plug.
O ralo estava bloqueado por um tampão de cabelo.
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3.

pedaço de tabaco, tabaco de mascar

a piece of tobacco that is chewed

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He always carried a plug of chewing tobacco in his pocket.
Ele sempre carregava um pedaço de tabaco de mascar no bolso.
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The old man offered him a plug from his pouch.
O velho lhe ofereceu um pedaço de sua bolsa.
1.

conectar, ligar

to insert a plug into a socket

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Can you plug in the lamp, please?
Você pode ligar a lâmpada, por favor?
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He plugged his phone into the charger.
Ele conectou o telefone ao carregador.
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2.

tapar, obturar

to stop a hole or block a passage with a plug or similar object

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She plugged the hole in the boat with some cloth.
Ela tapou o buraco no barco com um pouco de pano.
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The dentist had to plug the cavity in his tooth.
O dentista teve que obturar a cárie em seu dente.
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3.

promover, divulgar

to promote or publicize (a product, event, or person)

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The band went on tour to plug their new album.
A banda saiu em turnê para promover seu novo álbum.
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The host took a moment to plug his upcoming book.
O apresentador aproveitou para divulgar seu próximo livro.
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