Pronunciation: /sɑːkɪt/
noun a hollow part or piece for receiving and holding some part or device
A1 I need to plug in my phone charger into the socket.
A2 The socket on the wall is broken and needs to be fixed.
B1 Make sure to unplug the device from the socket before cleaning it.
B2 The power surge caused damage to the electrical socket.
C1 The technician replaced the faulty socket with a new one.
C2 The smart socket can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app.
verb not applicable
A1 I socketed the plug into the wall to charge my phone.
A2 She socketed the USB drive into her computer to transfer files.
B1 The mechanic socketed the new spark plugs into the engine.
B2 He socketed the memory card into the camera to store more photos.
C1 The electrician socketed the wires into the circuit breaker with precision.
C2 The engineer socketed the microchip into the motherboard carefully to avoid damage.
adjective not applicable
A1 I need a socket adapter for my phone charger.
A2 The socket wrench is in the toolbox.
B1 The socket connection is loose and needs to be tightened.
B2 The socket set includes various sizes for different bolts.
C1 The socket server is experiencing high traffic due to the new software release.
C2 The socket interface allows for seamless communication between devices.
adverb not applicable
A1 She plugged the lamp into the socket.
A2 He quickly fixed the loose socket in the wall.
B1 The electrician carefully examined the socket for any damage.
B2 The power surge caused the socket to short circuit.
C1 The technician expertly rewired the socket to improve efficiency.
C2 The high-tech socket was designed to automatically adjust voltage levels.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I need a socket to plug in my phone charger.
A2 The socket in my room is not working properly.
B1 Please make sure to turn off the socket when not in use.
B2 The electrician fixed the faulty socket in the kitchen.
C1 The socket on the wall needs to be replaced due to wear and tear.
C2 I prefer using a power strip with multiple sockets for all my electronic devices.
preposition not applicable
A1 The plug goes into the socket.
A2 She plugged her phone charger into the socket.
B1 Make sure to unplug the device from the socket before leaving.
B2 The power strip has multiple sockets for different devices.
C1 He installed a new socket in the wall for the additional appliances.
C2 The technician checked the socket for any electrical issues.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I need to charge my phone, so I will plug it into the socket.
A2 I couldn't find my phone charger, so I used a socket adapter instead.
B1 The power went out, so I had to reset the circuit breaker in the socket.
B2 The socket on the wall was loose, so I had to tighten the screws to secure it.
C1 I installed a smart socket in my home, which allows me to control the power remotely.
C2 The power surge damaged the electrical socket, so I had to replace it with a new one.
interjection not applicable
A1 Socket! I accidentally unplugged the computer.
A2 Socket! Be careful when plugging in the power cord.
B1 Socket! Did you remember to connect the ethernet cable?
B2 Socket! Make sure the USB connection is secure.
C1 Socket! The network connection seems to be unstable.
C2 Socket! It looks like the power socket is loose.
article not applicable
A1 I need a socket to plug in my phone charger.
A2 The socket in my room is not working properly.
B1 Make sure to turn off the power before replacing a socket.
B2 The electrician fixed the faulty socket in the living room.
C1 The power surge damaged the sockets in the entire building.
C2 The smart socket can be controlled remotely via an app on your phone.
formal The technician carefully inserted the plug into the socket to establish the connection.
informal Make sure you plug the charger into the socket before you go to bed.
slang I need to find a socket to charge my phone, it's about to die.
figurative She felt like a socket, constantly being used by others without receiving anything in return.
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