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plugging

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/ˈplʌɡɪŋ/ · plug-ging

the act of inserting a plug into an outlet or closing an opening.

Meanings

verbtechnical

the act of inserting a plug into an outlet or closing an opening.

بجلی کے کنکشن کے لیے پلےگ کو کسی ساکٹ میں لگانا یا کسی خلا کو بند کرنا۔

پلاگنگ

plugging

Synonyms

closingsealingfillingبند کرناسیل کرناپُر کرنا

Antonyms

openingrevealingdisconnectingکھولناظاہر کرناڈس کنیکٹ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • plugging into a socket
  • plugging a leak
  • plugging the gap

Example Sentences

I am plugging my phone into the charger.

میں اپنا فون چارجر میں لگا رہا ہوں۔

main apna phone charger mein laga raha hoon.

He is plugging the hole in the wall with cement.

وہ دیوار کے سوراخ کو سیمنٹ سے بند کر رہا ہے۔

woh deewar ke suraakh ko cement se band kar raha hai.

Plugging the leak is essential to prevent water damage.

پانی کے نقصان سے بچنے کے لیے سوراخ بند کرنا ضروری ہے۔

pani ke nuqsan se bachne ke liye suraakh band karna zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

plug:While 'plug' refers to the object itself, 'plugging' is the action of using the plug.

Word Family

plug
nounپلاگ
plugged
verbپلیگ کیا گیا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'plugging' as plugging in your devices to keep them charged.

Imagine plugging your phone into a charger to visualize the concept.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "plug" — a device for closing an opening

First known use: 19th century

The term 'plugging' evolved from the noun 'plug' in the 19th century, referring to the act of inserting a plug into an opening.