plugging

v. filling or blocking a hole so that nothing can get through.

v. the act of obstructing or filling a hole or gap with a material or object.

“He spent the afternoon plugging the small gaps in the window frame to stop the cold air.”

“The maintenance crew was busy plugging leaks in the old pipework before the winter pressure surge could cause a major burst.”

v. mentioning a product or service publicly to help sell it.

v. the act of promoting a product, service, or event, often through repetitive mention in the media.

“The actor was on the talk show plugging his new movie.”

“The author spent the entire interview plugging her latest novel, barely answering the host's questions about her personal life.”

Informal

v. continuing to work hard at something that is difficult or boring.

v. persisting steadily and doggedly at a task; often used with 'away'.

“She kept plugging away at her essay until it was finally finished.”

“Despite the lack of immediate results, the research team kept plugging away at the data, hoping for a breakthrough in the final quarter.”

Informal

n. the material used to fill a hole or gap.

n. the substance or material used to create a seal or stopper.

“The builder used a special waterproof plugging to fix the crack in the wall.”

“The engineer specified a high-density plugging for the foundation to prevent groundwater from seeping into the basement level.”

Technical