plug (sth) in/plug (sth) into sth
— phrasal verb with plug uk/plʌɡ/us/plʌɡ/verb [ T ] -gg-
B2 to connect an electrical device to an electrical system or device so that it can be used, by pushing its plug into a socket:
Of course the radio isn't working - you haven't plugged it in!
I want to plug the kettle into the right-hand socket.
Can you show me where the microphone plugs into the tape recorder?
The keyboard plugs in at the back of the computer.
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Electrical switches & connections
- connector
- cord
- cordless
- dimmer
- dimmer switch
- dip switch
- docking station
- electrical outlet
- ground
- jack
- jack plug
- push-button
- put sth on
- put sth out 1
- remote control
- shaver point
- socket
- switch
- wiring
- zapper
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