# plug in

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/plug-in
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- Please plug in the lamp so we can see.
- I need to plug in my laptop because the battery is almost dead.
- Before you begin the presentation, ensure you plug in the projector to the main power source.

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