jack in
The phrase "jack in" is versatile, often used in technology and idiomatic expressions in British English.
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Definition
B2Technology
(technical)To connect a device to a network or system.
Example
- I jacked in my laptop to the network to access the files.
C1Idiomatic, British English
(informal)To stop doing a regular activity, such as a job or studying.
Example
- He's decided to jack in his job and travel the world.
C2Science Fiction
(technical, fiction)To connect a brain directly to a computer.
Example
- In the futuristic world, people can jack in to experience virtual reality firsthand.
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