English Reference
Idiom idiom

plug in

Meaning

To connect (an electrical device) to a plug socket.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Examples
SIMPLE

“Please plug in the lamp so we can see.”

CONTEXTUAL

“I need to plug in my laptop because the battery is almost dead.”

COMPLEX

“Before you begin the presentation, ensure you plug in the projector to the main power source.”

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    not worth a plug nickel

    Having no or almost no value; worthless.

  2. 02

    plug into

    To become aware of or knowledgeable about.

  3. 03

    pulling the plug

    passive euthanasia

  4. 04

    put the plug in the jug

    To cease drinking alcohol; to become teetotal.

Last updated August 10, 2026