plugged in adjective2 •With its plug properly connected to the electric plug socket.Check if the television is plugged in. •(informal) Fully aware; in a state of keeping up with current information about a topic; engaged wholeheartedly in a task or causeBy subscribing to this magazine, you can stay plugged in to current issues.My new boss is much more plugged in to the needs of his employees than my last boss. formsmore plugged in · more plugged-in · most plugged in · most plugged-in