plug up
To stuff something into a hole to stop water, air, or anything else from getting through
Meanings
To fill or block a hole or gap in order to prevent leakage or flow
"He used waterproof sealant to plug up the cracks in the basement wall."
To become or cause something to become blocked
"The drain had plugged up completely with grease and had to be professionally cleared."
To close a loophole or address a shortfall in a plan, budget, or system
"The new legislation aims to plug up the tax loopholes that large corporations have been exploiting."
Can refer to physical holes, drains, or pipes, as well as metaphorical gaps such as budget shortfalls or loopholes. Common in everyday informal English for describing plumbing or DIY tasks.
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