plug in

コンセントにつなぐ、差し込む

機器のプラグをコンセントに差して、電源につなぐ。

やさしい英語で： To connect a device to an electricity supply by putting its plug into a socket.

• Plug in the lamp.
• I plugged my phone in before bed.
• Have you plugged in the printer?

使い方： plug something in (Plug the lamp in before you switch it on.); plug something into something (She plugged the charger into the wall socket.)

類義語： connect

反対語： unplug

よく使う表現： plug in a charger, plug in something

入力する

コンピューターのシステムやフォーム、ツールに情報を入れる。

やさしい英語で： To enter information into a computer system, form, or tool.

• Plug in your postcode.
• I plugged the figures into the spreadsheet.
• Have you plugged in the latest sales data?

使い方： plug something into something (Plug your details into the online form.)

類義語： enter, input, key in

よく使う表現： plug in data, plug in the figures

代入する

数式の文字の代わりに、特定の数を入れる。

やさしい英語で： To use a particular number in place of a letter in a mathematical expression.

• Plug in five for x.
• She plugged the value into the equation and solved it.
• What happens if we plug in a negative number?

使い方： plug something in for something (Plug 4 in for x.); plug something into something (Plug the value into the formula.)

類義語： substitute

よく使う表現： plug in a number, plug in the value

参加する、関わる

活動、集団、地域の人々の輪などに加わり始める。

やさしい英語で： To start taking part in an activity, group, or community.

• It took time to plug in locally.
• She plugged in to the volunteer network after moving here.
• These events help students plug in to campus life.

使い方： plug in to something (New residents can plug in to community activities.)

類義語： get involved, join in

反対語： withdraw

よく使う表現： plug in locally, plug in at church

組織になじませる、迎え入れる

組織を理解し、その一員になれるように人を手助けする。

やさしい英語で： To help someone understand an organization and become part of it.

• We need to plug in our new staff.
• Her mentor plugged her into the organization quickly.
• The welcome sessions help plug newcomers into the department.

使い方： plug someone into something (A mentor plugged the new employee into the team.)

類義語： integrate, bring in

よく使う表現： plug in someone, plug someone in