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plug and play

PLUG and PLAY

plʌɡ ænd pleɪ

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plugandplay

Dictionary meaning

capable of being installed, integrated, or used immediately without requiring complex configuration or special expertise; originally a technical term for hardware devices that a computer can recognise and configure automatically upon connection, the phrase has extended into business and everyday usage to describe any solution, person, or system that can be adopted instantly and begins delivering value without a lengthy setup process

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