plugs in

Accesses wall power

Plugs in means to connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting its plug into an outlet: She plugs in her phone every night.

By extension, it describes connecting to any system or joining an activity: He plugs in to the team meetings remotely.

To be plugged in is to be well-connected or informed: She's really plugged in to what's happening in the industry.

electronics

outlet

Point of release

  • socketHollow receiving cavity
  • chargerPower-restoring device or mount
  • adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility

USB · cord · cable · port · jack · connector · HDMI · Ethernet · surge protector · wall charger

promotion

endorses

Gives public support to

recommends · pitches · hypes · shouts out · sponsors · touts · features · highlights · broadcasts · boosts

connection

connects

Creates a link between

links · joins · engages · couples · interfaces · integrates · fits · slots · snaps · clicks

Opposites
power connection method

plugs inbattery-powered

Energized by cells

battery-operated · wireless · cordless · portable · rechargeable

physical connection action

plugs inunplugs

Withdraws from socket

disconnects · unplug · pulls out · removes · detaches

engagement/involvement

plugs intunes out

Ceases to attend

unplugs · checks out · disconnects · disengages · withdraws

Family

plug, plugged, plugging, plug in, unplugged, unplugging, power strip, plug-in

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G