plug in

US /plʌɡ ɪn/
UK /plʌɡ ɪn/
"plug in" picture
1.

to connect an electrical device to a power source or another device by inserting a plug into a socket

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Don't forget to plug in your phone before you go to bed.
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Can you plug in the lamp for me?
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connectattachinserthook uppower up
2.

to involve someone in an activity or group

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We need to plug in more volunteers for the event.
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The new employee quickly plugged in to the team's workflow.
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involveintegrateengageconnectparticipate
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