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to link up
01
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
02
make a logical or causal connection
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
link
Present tense
link up
3rd person singular
links up
Present participle
linking up
Past simple
linked up
Past participle
linked up
03
be or become joined or united or linked
04
to meet or hang out casually, often with drinks, socializing, or partying implied
Slang
What does "to link up" mean in social slang?
The phrase "to link up" means to meet someone or a group in a casual, informal setting, often for hanging out, socializing, or going out together. The structure uses "link" as a metaphor for connecting people, with "up" indicating coming together physically. It is commonly used in texting and online messaging to arrange plans without specifying formality, and can range from simple meetups to party-related gatherings depending on context.
Examples
Let 's link up after work tonight.
