Topic: HOUSEHOLD
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Dutch |
| Origin: | Middle Dutch plugge |
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plug1 S3
[countable]
[countable]1
electricity
a) TEED a small object at the end of a wire that is used for connecting a piece of electrical equipment to the main supply of electricity : 
The plug on my iron needs changing.
The plug on my iron needs changing.b) informal especially British EnglishTEED a place on a wall where electrical equipment can be connected to the main electricity supply [= socket; = outlet AmE]
2 a round flat piece of rubber used for stopping the water flowing out of a bath or sink :
bath
DH3 a way of advertising a book, film etc by mentioning it publicly, especially on television or radio
advertisement
informal4 the part of a petrol engine that makes a spark, which makes the petrol start burning [= spark plug]: Change the plugs every 10,000 miles.
in an engine
informalTTCChange the plugs every 10,000 miles.5 to prevent a plan, business etc from being able to continue, especially by deciding not to give it any more money : The Swiss entrepreneur has pulled the plug on any further investment in the firm.
pull the plug (on something)
informalThe Swiss entrepreneur has pulled the plug on any further investment in the firm.7 a small plastic tube put in a hole to hold a screw tightly
for holding screws
DHTB British English8 a piece of something pressed tightly together : a plug of tobacco
a piece of something
a plug of tobacco
