plug in
To put a plug into a socket so something gets electricity or connects to another device
Meanings
To connect an electrical appliance to a power supply by inserting its plug into a socket
"Could you plug the kettle in? I'll make us some tea."
To connect one electronic device to another using a cable
"Plug your camera in and the computer should recognize it automatically."
To connect to or become part of a system, network, or community (figurative)
"New employees are encouraged to plug in to the company's mentoring network from day one."
One of the most common and practical phrasal verbs in everyday English. Can be used with a direct object ('plug the lamp in') or intransitively ('it just plugs in here'). Also used figuratively to mean connecting to or becoming part of a system or network.
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