plug-and-play

adjective

Of or pertaining to plug and play; characterized by an ease of use or installation.

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plug-and-go
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Meanings

adjectiveplug-and-play (comparative more plug-and-play, superlative most plug-and-play)

comparative more plug-and-play · superlative most plug-and-play

  1. computingOf or pertaining to plug and play; characterized by an ease of use or installation.

    In many cases, networking today has become a relatively simple plug-and-play process.

    2012, Quentin Docter, Emmett Dulaney, Toby Skandier, CompTIA A+ Complete Deluxe Study Guide Recommended Courseware, Exams 220-801 and 220-802, page 264

    Synonyms: plug-and-go

nounplug-and-play (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountablecomputingAlternative form of plug and play.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveOf or pertaining to plug and play; characterized by an ease of use or installation.

Similar
plug-and-go
Also see
plug-and-go

Translations

Spanish listoco para usar
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Cite this entry
APA

plug-and-play. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plug-and-play

MLA

“plug-and-play.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plug-and-play. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plug-and-play,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plug-and-play.

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