plugged
word · lemma: plug
Definition
Describes something that has a plug inserted into a socket or is blocked by an object, such as a drain or a device connected to power.
Usage & Nuances
'Plugged' can mean an electrical item is connected ('plugged into the wall'), or that something is blocked ('plugged drain'). Context shows which meaning is intended. Common collocations: 'plugged in', 'plugged drain', 'plugged nose'. Often used in passive form.
Example Sentences
Is your laptop still plugged in? That's probably why the battery isn't charging.
natural
The charger is plugged into the wall.
basic
The drain is plugged with hair.
basic
His nose was plugged because of a cold.
basic
Sorry, I couldn't hear you — my ears are totally plugged after that flight.
natural
All the outlets in this room are already plugged, so you'll need an extension cord.
natural