Meaning
To connect an electrical device to a power source.
Example Sentence
"The TV won't turn on because you forgot to plug it in."
Synonyms
connect to power
hook up
Usage Note
This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").