telephone plug
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Definition
Noun: A small connector, typically with metal prongs, designed to be inserted into a telephone jack to establish an electrical connection for telephone service.
Usage
The term "telephone plug" refers specifically to the physical connector on the end of a telephone cord. It is the component you insert into a wall outlet or a base unit to connect a telephone to a network. * You must insert the telephone plug firmly into the jack for the line to be active. * The cord's telephone plug was damaged, so the phone had no dial tone.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: While modern telephones often use smaller RJ11 plugs, the term "telephone plug" can encompass older, larger styles like the RJ11's predecessor.
- Technical Specification: In technical documentation, a "telephone plug" is defined by its specific wiring configuration (e.g., a 6-position, 4-conductor plug).
Variants and Related Words
- Phone Plug: A common, informal synonym.
- RJ11 Connector: A specific, standardized type of telephone plug commonly used in North America and many other regions. This is the most precise technical term for the modern modular plug.
- Modular Connector: A broader category that includes telephone plugs (RJ11) and similar plugs used for computer networks (RJ45).
Synonyms
- Phone connector
- Telephone connector
Antonyms
- Telephone jack (the socket into which the plug is inserted)
Related Phrases
- To plug in a telephone: The action of connecting a telephone using its plug.
- After moving the desk, I had to plug in the telephone again.
Noun
- a plug for connecting a telephone