jack into
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To connect to a computer system.
Register: informal, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To steal electricity; to tap into.
Register: informal, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jack into” mean?
To connect to a computer system.
Is “jack into” formal or informal?
jack into is generally informal, slang.