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plug in



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plug in  ©
     1. v. To connect (an electrical device) to a plug socket.
Analysis
plug
     1. n. (electricity) a pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket
           I pushed the plug back into the electrical socket and the lamp began to glow again.
     2. n. any piece of wood, metal, or other substance used to stop or fill a hole
           Pull the plug out of the tub so it can drain.
     3. n. (US) a flat oblong cake of pressed tobacco
in  ©
     1. prep. Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.
     2. prep.          Contained by.
                   The dog is in the kennel.
     3. prep.          Within.
     4. prep.          Surrounded by.



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