plug-and-play unit
nounUK /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ ˈjuːnɪt/
US /ˌplʌɡ ən ˈpleɪ ˈjuːnɪt/
A plug-and-play unit is a gadget that works as soon as you plug it in.
Dad bought a plug-and-play unit so the kids could play games on the TV right away.
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2. A piece of computer hardware that the system recognizes and sets up automatically.
The new printer is a plug-and-play unit, so no drivers were needed.
3. A self-contained module that can be added to a larger system without extra setup.
The speaker system comes as a plug-and-play unit for the classroom.
4. A business or service package that is ready to use immediately.
Their software is sold as a plug-and-play unit for small shops.