Plug into Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫəɡ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
PLUG IN-too
plˈʌɡ/ /ˈɪntʊ
plug IN-tuh
Definition
To connect an electrical device to a power source; also, to become involved or connected with a system, group, or idea.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal (electronics) and figurative (joining communities, using services) senses. Literal: always needs a 'to/into'. Figurative: often used for becoming part of systems ('plug into a network'), or getting resources ('plug into local culture'). Avoid: saying 'plug in into'.
Spanish: enchufar a - conectar a - integrarse enPortuguese (BR): ligar em - conectar em - integrar-se emPortuguese (PT): ligar a - conectar a - integrar-se emChinese (Simplified): 插入 - 连接到 - 融入Chinese (Traditional): 插入 - 連接到 - 融入Hindi: में लगाना - से जोड़ना - जुड़नाArabic: توصيل بـ - الانضمام إلى - الاندماج معBengali: সংযুক্ত করা - যুক্ত হওয়াRussian: подключить(ся) - присоединитьсяJapanese: 接続する - 関わるVietnamese: kết nối vào - tham gia vàoKorean: 연결하다 - 참여하다Turkish: bağlamak - dahil olmakUrdu: لگانا - جڑ جاناIndonesian: cắm vào - tham gia vào
Example Sentences
Please plug into the wall socket.
basic
You can plug into the internet anywhere here.
basic
He plugged into the audio system to play music.
basic
It can take time to plug into a new community.
natural
Students can plug into university clubs to meet friends.
natural
We're trying to plug into local resources for our project.
natural