Plug Into – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Plug into
English Meaning: Connect a wire
Hindi Meaning: जोड़ना (तार)

The phrasal verb “plug into” refers to connecting an electrical device to a power source using a plug or wire. It’s often used in the context of electronics, gadgets, or any item requiring electricity to function.

In Hindi:
तार लगाना, स्रोत से जोड़ना

What Does “Plug Into” Mean?

1. To insert a plug into a socket or outlet to establish an electrical connection
2. To connect or integrate into a system (in extended usage)

How to Use “Plug Into” in Sentences

Example 1: Please plug the charger into the socket.
Hindi: कृपया चार्जर को सॉकेट में लगाएं।

Example 2: He plugged the TV into the power strip.
Hindi: उसने टीवी को पावर स्ट्रिप में जोड़ा।

Example 3: Don’t forget to plug into the computer before the meeting.
Hindi: मीटिंग से पहले कंप्यूटर में तार लगाना मत भूलना।

Example 4: She plugged the headphones into her phone.
Hindi: उसने अपने फोन में हेडफोन जोड़े।

Example 5: The speaker won’t work until it’s plugged into a power source.
Hindi: स्पीकर तब तक नहीं चलेगा जब तक उसे बिजली के स्रोत से नहीं जोड़ा जाता।

Common Mistakes When Using “Plug Into”

Incorrect: Plug the fan into.
Correct: Plug the fan into the socket.
(The object being plugged and the place it’s plugged into must both be mentioned.)

Incorrect: I plug into charger.
Correct: I plugged the phone into the charger.
(Use proper object and subject structure.)

Questions for Test

1. What does “plug into” mean in the context of electronics?
2. Translate: “Plug the laptop into the power outlet.”
3. Fill in the blank: “She _______ her phone into the wall charger.”
4. Is “plug into” used only for electricity or for other connections too?
5. Make your own sentence using “plug into.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can “plug into” be used metaphorically?
Yes, in some contexts like “plug into a system” or “plug into a network” it means to connect or integrate.

Is it a separable phrasal verb?
No, “plug into” is generally not separable. We say: plug the phone into the charger (not plug into the charger the phone).

Does it always mean electricity?
Primarily, yes. But it can also refer to other forms of connection, such as data or system integration.