plug-and-play system

noun
UK /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ ˈsɪstəm/

A plug-and-play system is something you can use right away by just connecting it, with no setup needed.

The new printer is a plug-and-play system, so I just connected it and started printing.

SYNONYMS

ready-to-use systeminstant setup systemconnect-and-go systemout-of-the-box system

RELATED WORDS

hardwareinstallationdeviceconfigurationUSB

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A computer setup where the operating system automatically detects and configures new hardware.

Modern laptops rely on a plug-and-play system to recognize a mouse the moment you plug it in.

3. Any product or process designed to work immediately without extra adjustment.

Their onboarding is a plug-and-play system that new employees can follow on day one.

4. In business, a ready-made model that can be adopted without customization.

The franchise offers a plug-and-play system for opening a store quickly.