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plug and play

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers
ˌplug and ˈplay noun [uncountable] technical  the ability of a computer and a new piece of equipment to be used together as soon as they are connected 即插即用
From Longman Business Dictionary
Related topics: Computers
plug-and-playˌplug-and-ˈplay adjectiveCOMPUTING plug-and-play computer equipment is able to start working as soon as it is connected to a computerPlug-and-Play technology makes computer peripherals, such as modems and printers, easy to install.
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plug and play
ˌplug and ˈplay noun [uncountable] technical
the ability of a computer and a new piece of equipment to be used together as soon as they are connected


Plug and PlayBrE /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (computing 计算机) a system that makes it possible for a piece of equipment, such as a printer, to be connected to a computer and to work immediately, without the user needing to do anything 即插即用(系统) plug-and-play BrE /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ/ 🔊 adjectiveplug-and-play peripherals即插即用式外围设备