1. n-m. plug (a pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one)
2. n-m. socket, jack, electrical outlet (an opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket)
3. n-m. (colloquial) connections (influence allowing one to obtain something, especially giving an unfair advantage over others)
4. v. third-person singular present subjunctive of enchufar
Traducciones de enchufe y sus definiciones
socket
1. enchufe, toma corriente
socket
1. s. (mechanics) An opening into which a plug or other connecting part is designed to fit (e.g. a light bulb socket).
2. s. (anatomy) A hollow into a bone which a part fits, such as an eye, or another bone, in the case of a joint.
3. s. (computing) One endpoint of a two-way communication link, used for interprocess communication across a network.
4. s. (computing) One endpoint of a two-way named pipe on Unix and Unix-like systems, used for interprocess communication.
5. s. A hollow tool for grasping and lifting tools dropped in a well-boring.
6. s. The hollow of a candlestick.
7. s. A steel apparatus attached to a saddle to protect the thighs and legs.
8. v. To place or fit in a socket.
plug
1. tapón
2. enchufe
3. tapar
plug
1. s. (electricity) a pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket
I pushed the plug back into the electrical socket and the lamp began to glow again.
2. s. any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole
Pull the plug out of the tub so it can drain.
3. s. (US) a flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco
He preferred a plug of tobacco to loose chaw.
4. s. (US, slang) a high, tapering silk hat
5. s. (US, slang) a worthless horse
That sorry old plug is ready for the glue factory!
6. s. (construction) a block of wood let into a wall to afford a hold for nails
7. s. a mention of a product (usually a book, film or play) in an interview, or an interview which features one or more of these
During the interview, the author put in a plug for his latest novel.
8. s. (geology) a body of once molten rock that hardened in a volcanic vent. Usually round or oval in shape.
Pressure built beneath the plug in the caldera, eventually resulting in a catastrophic explosion of pyroclastic shrapnel and ash.
9. s. (fishing) a type of lure consisting of a rigid, buoyant or semi-buoyant body and one or more hooks.
The fisherman cast the plug into a likely pool, hoping to catch a whopper.
10. s. (horticulture) a small seedling grown in a tray from expanded polystyrene or polythene filled usually with a peat or compost substrate
11. s. a short cylindrical piece of jewellery commonly worn in larger-gauge body piercings, especially in the ear
12. s. (slang) a drug dealer
13. v. to stop with a plug; to make tight by stopping a hole
He attempted to plug the leaks with some caulk.
14. v. to blatantly mention a particular product or service as if advertising it
The main guest on the show just kept plugging his latest movie: it got so tiresome.
15. v. (intransitive, informal) to persist or continue with something
Keep plugging at the problem until you find a solution.
16. v. to shoot a bullet into something with a gun
17. v. (slang) to have sex with, penetrate sexually
I'd love to plug him.
connections
1. enchufe
connections
1. s. plural of connection
2. s. People with whom one is acquainted who can offer help and influence.
nexus
1. s. Nexo.
nexus
1. s. A form of connection.
2. s. A connected group.
3. s. The centre of something.
4. s. (historical, legal) In Ancient Rome, a person who had contracted a nexum or obligation of such a kind that, if he failed to pay, his creditor could compel him to work as a servant until the debt was p
wall socket
wall socket
1. s. A mains electricity power point mounted in or on a wall inside a dwelling or other building.
2. s. Any outlet or recess in a wall.
leverage
leverage
1. s. A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque.
A crowbar uses leverage to pry nails out of wood.
2. s. By extension, any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
Try using competitors’ prices for leverage in the negotiation.
3. s. (finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability of a business to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
Leverage is great until something goes wrong with your investments and you still have to pay your debts.
4. s. (business) The ability to earn very high returns when operating at high capacity utilization of a facility.
Their variable-cost-reducing investments have dramatically increased their leverage.
5. v. (transitive, chiefly US, slang) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
They plan to leverage the publicity into a good distribution agreement.
They plan to leverage off the publicity to get a good distribution agreement.
sinecure
sinecure
1. s. A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.
2. s. An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.
