pluggedin
Plugged in is an English term that describes someone who is well informed about current events, trends, or social circles and who stays actively involved. Metaphorically, being plugged in conveys access to information channels and networks, enabling timely participation in discussions. In a technical sense, the phrase can be literal, describing a device connected to a power source or a network, and it relates to the noun plug-in, a software component that extends a program’s functionality when added to a host application.
In journalism and popular culture, the terms plugged in and plugged-in appear in contexts that emphasize immediacy
Plugged In is also the name of a media-review publication produced by Focus on the Family. Launched
Related terms include plug-in, a software add-on that extends a program’s capabilities, and the broader concept