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Definition plug into in American English

plug into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to connect a piece of equipment to an electricity supply or to another piece of equipment

Example

First plug the keyboard into your computer.

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1.1

if a piece of equipment plugs into something, it is connected to an electricity supply or to another piece of equipment

Example

The mouse plugs into a serial port.

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1.2

if you plug into a larger computer system, your computer becomes connected to it and you can get information from it

Example

Plug into computer networks and you'll find a mine of useless information.

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2

to become connected or involved with someone or something and get some benefit from them

Example

With this latest book, she is clearly hoping to plug into the international market.

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Definition plug into in American English