The growth plates in his legs were still open.

The epiphyseal plates in his legs were still open, indicating that he was still growing.

The chef plates up the delicious meal.

She is plating up the delicious meal.

She silver-plates the antique dishes to give them a shiny appearance.

She is silver-plating the jewelry to give it a shiny appearance.

I have a collection of CD plates.

The construction workers installed the bridging plates to strengthen the bridge.

The helicopter's swash plates were damaged in the crash.

I need to buy new cooking plates for my kitchen.