plug in

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in

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Meanings

1

Connect a device to electricity using a plug

Why “in”? A part or device is fitted or connected into place. It joins the setup and is ready to work.

Plug in the kettle.
Connect the kettle to a power socket.
Plug the lamp in by the bed.
Connect the lamp to a power socket by the bed.
Leo plugged the projector in before the office presentation practice.
Leo connected the projector to power before the office presentation practice.
Leo plugged his phone in beside his seat on the train.
Leo connected his phone to power beside his seat on the train.

Don't confuse with

plug inplug away

Plug in means connect a device to electricity using a plug. Plug away means persist with a difficult task.

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