: designed to be connected to an electric circuit by plugging in
a plug-in toy
a plug-in circuit board
1
: something that plugs in
2
: a small piece of software that supplements a larger program (such as a browser)
plugged in; plugging in; plugs in
: to establish an electric circuit by inserting a plug
: to attach or connect to an electric receptacle (such as an outlet)
Examples of plug-in in a Sentence
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 May 2024
Improve lighting: Enhance your outdoor ambiance with solar lighting or plug-in fixtures.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
The plug-in hybrid is the most potent option, and produces 455 hp and 523 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
This Nest Camera is a plug-in model that comes with a stand and a wall-mounting plate to blend into your decor.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024
But to really take advantage of plug-in hybrids, drivers should have access to at-home charging.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 May 2024
Most pure-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, regardless of battery material origins or where the vehicle was manufactured, are eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit if they are leased.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 May 2024
Simpler—and decidedly cheaper—is buying one or more plug-in electric burners that can be used instead of gas.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 3 May 2024
In January, the Detroit Free Press reported that GM CEO Mary Barra told Wall Street analysts that GM will reintroduce plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2023
Witricity has previously conducted a couple pilots with BMW on the 5 series plug-in hybrid in Europe and California using its WPT.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
However, OpenAI’s plug-in doesn’t just retrieve real-time information.
—Mitchell Clark, The Verge, 23 Mar. 2023
The 330e plug-in hybrid combines a turbo 2.0-liter engine with an electric motor that together generate 288 horses and 310 pound-feet.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2023
With a simple plug-in to the iPhone’s charging port, the Backbone One turns a phone into a responsive gaming machine.
—Tyler Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 22 Mar. 2023
Early adopters are putting GPT-4 up to all sorts of colorful tests, from asking it how to make money to asking it to code a browser plug-in that makes websites speak Pirate.
—Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2023
Since the end of 2018, the state has offered two cash rebates for Oregon drivers who buy or lease electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids under $50,000.
—Gwozniac, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
The law gives qualifying vehicle buyers as much as $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of a new electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid and up to $4,000 for a used one.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2023
Adjective
There’s no word on price, whether the Hybrid 911 will be a plug-in model, nor whether the changes will impact the car’s iconic look.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 May 2024
Improve lighting: Enhance your outdoor ambiance with solar lighting or plug-in fixtures.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
The plug-in hybrid is the most potent option, and produces 455 hp and 523 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
This Nest Camera is a plug-in model that comes with a stand and a wall-mounting plate to blend into your decor.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024
But to really take advantage of plug-in hybrids, drivers should have access to at-home charging.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 3 May 2024
Most pure-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, regardless of battery material origins or where the vehicle was manufactured, are eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit if they are leased.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 May 2024
Simpler—and decidedly cheaper—is buying one or more plug-in electric burners that can be used instead of gas.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 3 May 2024
In January, the Detroit Free Press reported that GM CEO Mary Barra told Wall Street analysts that GM will reintroduce plug-in hybrid technology to select vehicles in North America.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2024
Noun
Enlarge Ars Technica AutoPacific broke the data out into those looking for internal combustion engine vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or battery EVs.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2023
Witricity has previously conducted a couple pilots with BMW on the 5 series plug-in hybrid in Europe and California using its WPT.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
However, OpenAI’s plug-in doesn’t just retrieve real-time information.
—Mitchell Clark, The Verge, 23 Mar. 2023
The 330e plug-in hybrid combines a turbo 2.0-liter engine with an electric motor that together generate 288 horses and 310 pound-feet.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2023
With a simple plug-in to the iPhone’s charging port, the Backbone One turns a phone into a responsive gaming machine.
—Tyler Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 22 Mar. 2023
Early adopters are putting GPT-4 up to all sorts of colorful tests, from asking it how to make money to asking it to code a browser plug-in that makes websites speak Pirate.
—Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2023
Since the end of 2018, the state has offered two cash rebates for Oregon drivers who buy or lease electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids under $50,000.
—Gwozniac, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
The law gives qualifying vehicle buyers as much as $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of a new electric vehicle (EV) or plug-in hybrid and up to $4,000 for a used one.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2023
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“Plug-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plug-in. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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