jack into

The phrase "jack into" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe connecting to electrical or computer systems.

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Definition

B2Digital Systems

(informal, slang)To access or enter a computer system or network, often using specialized equipment.

Example

  • She jacked into the mainframe to retrieve the data.

B2Technology

(informal, slang)To connect a device to an electrical system or network.

Example

  • He jacked into the network to download the latest updates.

Similar

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