Plug and Shut

Plug

Plug verb - To close up so that no empty spaces remain.

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Shut and plug are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shut" instead a verb "Plug".

Nearby Words: plugged, plugboard

Shut verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

Usage example: please shut the door when you leave

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Plug and shut are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Plug" instead a verb "Shut".

Nearby Words: shutdown, shutting

run	plug run	shut run
time	plug time	shut time
game	plug game	shut game
book	plug book	shut book
Other words: hole, everyone, superman.

Mari was unable to pull the plug out until a very pale figure of Kaworu appeared on screen and afterwards, the Eva shut down completely, allowing Mari to pull out the plug.

Source: Anime / Rebuild of Evangelion
The plug is being guarded, and it is only through struggling or with the help of a scientific expert that the device can finally be shut down.

Source: Cut the Juice
Shawn: Pack it in, pull the plug, shut it down, leave the dead meat in the freezer, and put on your Sunday best, 'cause it's Arbor Day, baby!

Source: Metaphorgotten