Hook up
verb
To connect two things together.
Could you help me hook up my DVD player to the TV?
Often appears as...
- hook up the cables
- hook up the machine
verb
To meet someone and spend time together.
Let's hook up for a coffee later.
Often appears as...
- hook up for a drink
- hook up later
Usage tips
Informal
verb
Associate with or join into a group or organization.
She hooked up with a club that shares her love for books.
Often appears as...
- hook up with a club
- hook up with a group
phrasal verb
Casual sexual or romantic encounter without dating or a serious relationship.
They'll never be a couple; they just hook up from time to time.
Often appears as...
- casual hook up
- just hook up
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To connect two things together.
Could you help me hook up my DVD player to the TV?
Often appears as...
- hook up the cables
- hook up the machine
verb
To meet someone and spend time together.
Let's hook up for a coffee later.
Often appears as...
- hook up for a drink
- hook up later
Usage tips
Informal
verb
Associate with or join into a group or organization.
She hooked up with a club that shares her love for books.
Often appears as...
- hook up with a club
- hook up with a group
phrasal verb
Casual sexual or romantic encounter without dating or a serious relationship.
They'll never be a couple; they just hook up from time to time.
Often appears as...
- casual hook up
- just hook up
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Setup
Often used with technical equipment or electronics.
I need to hook up my new printer.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Connection
Refers to actual, physical connections, typically involving cables or wires.
Can you hook up these speakers for me?
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Setup
Often used with technical equipment or electronics.
I need to hook up my new printer.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Connection
Refers to actual, physical connections, typically involving cables or wires.
Can you hook up these speakers for me?
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Setup
Often used with technical equipment or electronics.
I need to hook up my new printer.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Connection
Refers to actual, physical connections, typically involving cables or wires.
Can you hook up these speakers for me?
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