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plug
Noun
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A plug is an object that fills a gap. Examples of a plug are, an electrical plug which plugs into the wall or electrical socket, a sink plug (or stopper) which stops the water from draining out of the sink or bath.
plug
Verb
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If you plug something you close by putting something into it.
We use corks to plug the barrels.
We were able to plug the leek for now.
I plugged my ears with my finger because of the noise.
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If you plug something in (or into) you put into a socket.
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If you plug something in you connect it to electricity.
You have to plug the computer in if for it to work.
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If you plug in an idea or way of doing something, you use it as a whole (without changing it).
We just plugged in the results from last year and everything worked.
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If something plugs something else closes it tightly.
The cork plugged the bottle.
The mudslide plugged the way out of the cave, trapping us.
flow
Verb
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If something flows, it moves in a smooth and regular way.
The river flows gently to the sea.
flow
Noun
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A flow is a smooth regular movement of a liquid, gas, etc.
A major accident is blocking the flow of traffic on Yonge St., just north of Queen.
system
Noun
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A group of things that work together; a way of doing something.
This coloured paper is part of my system for keeping lists of people.