Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pipe-in

verb

/ˌpaɪpˈɪn/

Definition

To introduce or transmit audio or data into a system from an external source.

Examples

The radio station decided to pipe-in live interviews from various correspondents.
During the conference, we will pipe-in the session for remote attendees.
They can pipe-in music from their smartphone for the event.

Meaning

In a technical context, ‘pipe-in’ refers to the act of bringing in information, sound, or data from outside an original system or network, often used in broadcasting or streaming.