hook up - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

hook up

to link or connect someone or something to another device or systemto link or connect someone or something to another device or system

Examples

We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.
After the surgery, the patient was hooked up to a heart monitor to closely monitor their vital signs.
The technician will hook up the speakers to the audio system for better sound quality.

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hook up

Third Person

hooks up

Present Participle

hooking up

Past Tense

hooked up

Past Participle

hooked up

1

to link or connect someone or something to another device or system

We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.
After the surgery, the patient was hooked up to a heart monitor to closely monitor their vital signs.
The technician will hook up the speakers to the audio system for better sound quality.
The technician will hook your computer up to the network so you can access shared files.
The electrician will hook up the solar panels to the grid to start generating electricity.

2

to provide someone with something

I'll hook you up with the contact information for the job recruiter.
She'll hook you up with a great deal on a car.
Can you hook me up with a discount on that product?
She's going to hook us up with backstage passes to the concert.

3

to have a brief sexual relationship with a person

They hooked up at the party after getting to know each other.
They decided to hook up after being friends for a long time.
He hooked up with her after they met at the club.
She doesn't usually hook up with guys she just met, but she made an exception that night.
She was hesitant to hook up with him, but eventually decided to take the risk.

4

to meet or form a connection with someone for a particular purpose

He hooked up with colleagues for a networking event in the city.
They hooked up for a study session before the exam.
During the conference, I hooked up with industry experts to share ideas.
Let's hook up for coffee and discuss the project.
We should hook up next week to finalize the details.

5

to arrange for someone to meet or communicate with another person

I can hook you up with my friend who works in that industry.
Let me hook you up with the right person for your project.
She can hook you up with a professional mentor in your field.
If you need advice on starting a business, I can hook you up with an experienced entrepreneur.
I'll hook you up with my colleague who has extensive experience in that area.