plug into

1. (ditransitive)To connect an electric device into something using a plug.

   I spent ages trying to fix my computer, before realizing that it wasn't plugged into the wall.

   plug into an outlet

2. (ditransitive, переносно)To join something in the manner of a plug.

3. (ditransitive, ідіома)To become aware of or knowledgeable about.

4. (ditransitive, ідіома)To replace a variable with a number in order to solve an equation.

   If you know two sides of a right triangle, you can find the third by plugging them into the Pythagorean Theorem.

1. Tom pushed the plug into the socket.

   ruТом воткнул штепсель в розетку.

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2. Never plug your finger into the socket.

   ruНикогда не вставляй палец в розетку.

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3. Tom thrust the plug into the socket.

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4. Tom plugged his headphones into his music player.

   ruТом воткнул наушники в свой плеер.

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5. Tom plugged his speakers into his music player.

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неправильне

• plug inзамінятиTo connect (an electrical device) to a plug socket.
• plug intoз'єднувати, під'єднуватиTo connect an electric device into something using a plug.
• plug upTo put a plug or bung into something; to interrupt the flow of.
• plug outTo unplug; to remove (an electrical device) from its socket.
• plug awayTo persist or continue, as with an effort.