plug into sth
informal — phrasal verb with plug /plʌɡ/ verb [T] (-gg-)Definition
› to get to know and receive information about something, or to start using or being involved in it: Andy is really plugged into the popular music scene. We also plug into the research facilities available, and license technology from independent sources.Adapting and attuning to somethingAdapting and modifying Changing
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Synonyms and related words:
- accustom yourself to sth phrasal verb
- accustomed adjective
- adaptable adjective
- as (if) to the manner born idiom
- attuned to adjective
- bearing noun (POSITION)
- find your feet idiom
- get into the swing of it/things idiom
- get into your stride idiom
- habituated adjective
- hang noun
- inure sb to sth phrasal verb
- learn to live with sth idiom
- second nature noun
- settle down phrasal verb (FEEL COMFORTABLE)
- settle in phrasal verb
- settled adjective (COMFORTABLE)
- supple adjective (ABLE TO CHANGE)
- unaccustomed adjective
- used adjective (FAMILIAR)
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