plug in

/pləg ɪn/
/pləg ɪn/
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Other forms: plugged in; plugs in; plugging in

Definitions of plug in
  1. verb
    plug into an outlet
    “Please plug in the toaster!”
    synonyms: connect, plug into
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    antonyms:
    unplug
    pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable
    type of:
    enter, infix, insert, introduce
    put or introduce into something
Pronunciation
US
/pləg ɪn/
UK
/pləg ɪn/
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