Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plug-up

verb
/plʌɡ ʌp/
Definition
To obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening.
Examples
  • He used a towel to plug up the leak in the sink.
  • If we don’t plug up those holes, the cold air will come in.
  • The workers will need to plug up the drain to fix the pipe properly.
Meaning
The act of stopping an opening or hole to prevent the flow of something, such as water or air.
Synonyms
  • block
  • seal
  • stop up
  • plug
  • close