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Meanings of plugged in English

Completely obstructed or closed off.

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        1
        Last year, the government blocked several new proposals for coal liquefaction facilities.
        The Guardian
        2
        A week ago, the situation following June's inconclusive elections was completely blocked.
        The Irish Times
        3
        Question 4: The country of Pakistan blocked access to Facebook this week.
        Reuters
        4
        This right of way is effectively blocked off six days a week.
        The Irish Times
        5
        Poland, helped by Spain, blocked attempts to approve a constitution last year.
        The Irish Times
        Usage of plugged in English
        1
        Unfortunately, the guitar was still plugged into its amp and power source.
        Deep black
        2
        Ideal for keeping appliances plugged in, yet hidden when not in use.
        The Irish Times
        3
        Mostly, though, Common stuck to the script and plugged the new album.
        The Irish Times
        4
        He set it before her and plugged it in under the table.
        Rebels of the Red Planet
        5
        Pumped up, I plugged them in but the end result was deflating.
        Wired
        6
        At this point, he was leaving it plugged in all the time.
        Ape House
        7
        Both leaks have been plugged, according to Duke and the state regulator.
        Reuters
        8
        Leaving them plugged in is just draining power and wasting money unnecessarily.
        Ebony
        9
        Later that night we plugged in down in the dorm's rec area.
        Revival
        10
        During breaks and free time I plugged myself in to Shane's music.
        High on arrival
        11
        User feedback can be plugged into the algorithm to improve future performance.
        BBC
        12
        She unreeled the power line and plugged it into a wall outlet.
        Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?
        13
        Doc plugged in a new battery, soldering a few wires into place.
        Sea of Rust
        14
        Like, the cars are getting plugged in and unplugged at different times.
        Wired
        15
        Gaps left by missing parts looked like pieces not yet plugged in.
        Speaking in Bones
        16
        It was as easy as that-distracted , Ileftthe machine plugged in.
        Rock and Ice Magazine
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