wall socket
A 'wall socket' is commonly found in homes and buildings, providing a point for electrical devices to connect to the mains power supply.
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Definition
B1Residential and Commercial Buildings
(technical, common)A fixed device in a wall that provides a connection point for electrical appliances.
Example
- She plugged the lamp into the wall socket to turn it on.
- The vacuum cleaner needs to be connected to a wall socket to operate.
A2General
(general)An outlet in a wall for plugging in electrical devices.
Example
- Make sure the wall socket is switched off before plugging in the charger.
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