plugged-in
Drawing wall current
Plugged-in describes someone who is well-connected and up-to-date, especially with current events, trends, or insider information: a plugged-in political reporter, She's plugged-in to what's happening in the industry.
The metaphor comes from electrical connection—being plugged-in means you're receiving the signal.
It can also describe someone constantly engaged with technology or media: always plugged-in to social media.
Network-connected state
- connectedJoined to another
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- social mediaOnline content-sharing platforms
tech-savvy · wired · networked · smartphone · always-on · synced · cloud · digital native
Electrically connected or jittery
- outletPoint of release
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- chargingRestoring electrical power
- poweredSupplied with energy
electrical · cord · adapter · USB · port · extension · surge protector · power strip
Reflecting present knowledge
- awareHaving knowledge of
- currentDirected flow of charge
- briefedGiven essential information
- knowledgeableHaving extensive information
savvy · clued-in · hip · attuned · well-informed · alert · with-it · au courant
online
Network-connected state
- connectedJoined to another
- internetInterconnected computer systems
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
social media · tech-savvy · wired · networked · smartphone · always-on · synced · cloud · digital native · app
wired
Electrically connected or jittery
powered · electrical · cord · adapter · USB · port · extension · surge protector · power strip · voltage
up-to-date
Reflecting present knowledge
knowledgeable · savvy · clued-in · hip · attuned · well-informed · alert · with-it · au courant · abreast
involved
Participating or complicated
- activeIn operation now
- connectedJoined to another
- participatoryInvolving active contribution
immersed · attentive · invested · committed · interactive · locked-in · absorbed · focused · hands-on · responsive
plugged-inunplugged
Disconnected from power
out of touch · disconnected · oblivious · detached · unconnected
plugged-inbattery-powered
Energized by cells
wireless · cordless · portable · untethered · rechargeable
plugged-inunplugged
Disconnected from power
offline · logged off · off the grid · disconnected · analog
plug, plugged, plugging, plugs, plug in, unplug, unplugged, plugger, plugin