Plugged

/plʌgd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of plug; to insert a plug into an electrical socket or similar device.

He plugged the charger into the wall outlet.

To fill or seal something, often a hole or gap.

The worker plugged the leak in the pipe with a special compound.

To work in a connected manner, especially in terms of technology or systems.

The computer was plugged into the network for better internet access.

adjective

Describing an object that is filled, obstructed, or blocked by a plug.

The plugged sink wouldn't drain because of the hair blocking the pipe.

Referring to an electrical device that is connected to a power source.

Make sure the plugged appliance is turned off before you clean it.

From the verb 'plug' meaning to block or connect.

plugged in:

Connected to a power source or aware of current trends.

get plugged:

To become popular or promoted.

plugged up:

Blocked or obstructed.

Informed or updated about something.

He's so plugged into the music scene.

Involved with illegal activities.

After he got plugged, he had to lay low for a while.