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Meaning of the word "hook up" in English

What does "hook up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hook up

US /hʊk ˈʌp/
UK /hʊk ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to meet someone and spend time with them

Example:
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I'm going to hook up with my friends after work.
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They hooked up at the party last night.
Synonym:
meet get together rendezvous socialize hang out
2.

to connect electronic equipment to a power supply or to another piece of equipment

Example:
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Can you help me hook up this new printer?
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The technician will hook up the internet tomorrow.
Synonym:
connect link attach install set up
3.

to form a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

Example:
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Did you hear that Sarah and Tom hooked up?
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They hooked up at the club and went home together.
Synonym:
date get together romance have sex flirt
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