Hook up

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verb

To connect two things together.

Could you help me hook up my DVD player to the TV?
Visual representation of "hook up" - To connect two things together.

Often appears as...

  • hook up the cables
  • hook up the machine
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Visual representation of "hook up"
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Technical Setup

Often used with technical equipment or electronics.

Illustration for Technical Setup
I need to hook up my new printer.
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Physical Connection

Refers to actual, physical connections, typically involving cables or wires.

Illustration for Physical Connection
Can you hook up these speakers for me?
Visual representation of the word "Hook up"

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