plug into
1 of 1verb/ˈplʌg ɪn.tʊ/
Forms:plugs into,plugging into,plugged into,plugged into
1
to connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting its plug into an outlet
- I need to plug my phone into the charger; it's almost dead.
- Don't forget to plug the laptop into the wall socket before starting the presentation.
- She plugged the lamp into the nearest outlet to light up the room.
- The device won't work unless you plug into a compatible port.
- Every time I travel abroad, I struggle to plug into different types of electrical outlets.
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2
to connect a device to a power source or another device for it to function
- Modern headphones can plug into both mobile devices and computers seamlessly.
- The printer won't operate unless you plug it into a power source.
- Make sure you plug the monitor into the graphics card slot for optimal display.
- The new gaming console can plug into various displays, from TVs to projectors.
- The speaker needs to plug into the computer to play sound.