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plug into
plug P0380500 (plŭg) n. 1. An object, such as a cork or a wad of cloth, used to fill a hole tightly; a stopper. 2. A dense mass of material that obstructs a passage. 3. A usually cylindrical or conic piece cut from something larger, often as a sample. 4. Electricity a. A fitting, commonly with two metal prongs for insertion in a fixed socket, used to connect an appliance to a power supply. b. A spark plug. 5. A hydrant. 6. a. A flat cake of pressed or twisted tobacco. b. A piece of chewing tobacco. 7. Geology A mass of igneous rock filling the vent of a volcano. 8. Informal A favorable public mention of a commercial product, business, or performance, especially when broadcast. 9. Slang Something inferior, useless, or defective, especially an old, worn-out horse. 10. Slang A gunshot or bullet: a plug in the back. 11. A fishing lure having a hook or hooks. v. plugged, plug·ging, plugs v. tr. 1. To fill (a hole) tightly with or as if with a plug; stop up. 2. To insert (something) as a plug: plugged a cork in the bottle. 3. To insert in an appropriate place or position: plug a quarter into the parking meter; plugged the variables into the equation. 4. Slang a. To hit with a bullet; shoot. b. To hit with the fist; punch. 5. Informal To publicize (a product, for example) favorably, as by mentioning on a broadcast: authors who plug their latest books on TV talk shows. v. intr. 1. To become stopped up or obstructed: a gutter that plugged up with leaves. 2. Informal To move or work doggedly and persistently: "You may plug along fifty years before you get anywhere" (Saul Bellow). Phrasal Verbs: plug in 1. To connect (an appliance) to an electrical outlet. 2. To function by being connected to an electrical outlet: a power drill that plugs in. 3. Slang To cause (someone) to use a computer network, the internet, or an electronic device. 4. Slang To become informed about or involved with: was eager to plug in to the campus social scene. plug into 1. To connect or be connected in the manner of an electrical appliance: The local system is plugged into the national telephone network. This computer plugs into a data bank. 2. Slang To cause (someone) to use a computer network, the internet, or an electronic device. 3. Slang To cause to be informed about or involved with: connoisseurs who are plugged into the current art scene.
[Dutch, from Middle Dutch plugge.]
plug′ger n. Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | plug into - plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"plug in, connectinfix, insert, introduce, enter - put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text" |
Translations
plug into
be plugged into (something)To be directly or very closely involved in, attuned to, or enthusiastic about something. My wife has a lot of friends who are plugged into various performance arts around the city. I've been really plugged into the heavy metal scene ever since college.See also: plugplug (something) into (something)1. To insert something into something else, as to achieve a certain function or drawn an electrical charge. I need to plug my phone into a charger or the battery will die. Don't turn the power on until after you've plugged the cartridge into the console.2. To connect something to an online network or system. You can plug your computer, tablet, or phone into the airport's Wi-Fi for free. The update should begin automatically so long as your account remains plugged into the company network.See also: plugplug something into something (and plug something in)to connect something to something else, usually by connecting wires together with a plug and socket. Plug this end of the wire into the wall. Plug in the lamp and turn it on.See also: plugplug intov. To insert a part of some object into an outlet, socket, or some other receptacle, especially to make a mechanical or electrical connection: Plug the iron into the electrical outlet. I plugged the speakers into the back of the receiver.See also: plugEncyclopediaSeeplugFinancialSeePlugplug into
Synonyms for plug intoverb plug into an outletSynonymsRelated Words- infix
- insert
- introduce
- enter
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