join vs plug in

join is a noun but plug in is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
join	Yes	No	Yes	No
plug in	No	No	Yes	No

join (noun)	plug in (noun)
a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

join (verb)	plug in (verb)
make contact or come together	plug into an outlet
cause to become joined or linked
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
come into the company of
be or become joined or united or linked