plug into
The phrase "plug into" is versatile, covering both literal electrical connections and various figurative contexts of integration and involvement.
Definition
B1Electrical
(technical)To connect an electrical device to a power source or another device using a plug.
Example
- You need to plug the charger into the wall socket.
- Make sure you plug the printer into the computer before starting.
B2Computing
(technical)To connect a computer or device to a system or network.
Example
- She plugged her laptop into the office network.
- Plug the USB drive into the computer to access the files.
B2Informal
(idiomatic)To become involved with or integrate into a particular activity, group, or system.
Example
- He quickly plugged into the local music scene.
- The new employee plugged into the team effortlessly.
C1Mathematics
(academic, technical)To substitute a variable with a number in order to solve an equation.
Example
- You need to plug into the equation to find the value of x.
- Plug the given numbers into the formula to get the result.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "plug into":
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