plug up
The phrase "plug up" can be used in various contexts to describe actions that involve blocking, sealing, or reinforcing.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To block or obstruct a passage, opening, or flow.
Example
- The sink was starting to plug up with food particles.
B2Maintenance
(common)To fill or seal a hole or gap to prevent leakage or passage.
Example
- They had to plug up the leak in the boat before it sank.
C1Reinforcement
(less common)To strengthen or support something that is weak or fragile.
Example
- He used extra wood to plug up the weak spots in the fence.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plug up":
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