plugging
word · lemma: plug
Definition
The act of filling a hole or blocking an opening with something; it can also mean connecting an electrical device, or informally, promoting something (like a product or event).
Usage & Nuances
'Plugging' is used literally (filling holes, connecting devices: 'plugging in the phone') and informally (promoting, e.g., 'plugging my channel'). Common combinations: 'plugging a leak', 'plugging in a charger'. In promotions, it's casual and often spoken.
Example Sentences
He is plugging the hole in the boat.
basic
She is plugging in her laptop to charge it.
basic
They are plugging a leak in the pipe.
basic
Are you plugging your new book again on social media?
natural
The manager kept plugging the company’s latest product during the meeting.
natural
I'm just plugging my phone in for a quick charge.
natural