plug into
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words
To connect something into something else, or to join a group or system to use what it has
Literal meaning: To insert a plug into a specific socket or device
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To connect an electrical device into a specific socket or power source
"Plug the USB cable into the port on the left side of the laptop."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To access or become connected to a source of energy, ideas, trends, or a social network
"The new marketing strategy helps the brand plug into the concerns of younger consumers."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The literal sense is very similar to 'plug in' but always names the destination. The figurative sense — accessing a trend, community, or energy source — is increasingly common in business and technology contexts.
Commonly used with
network system market culture outlet socket movement
Forms
Base
plug into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
plugs into
he/she/it
Past simple
pluged into
yesterday
Past participle
pluged into
have + pp
-ing form
pluging into
continuous
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