to hook up
Pronunciation
/hˈʊk ˈʌp/

Definition & Meaning of "hook up"in English

to hook up
01

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

Ditransitive: to hook up sb/sth to a device or system
to hook up definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
hook
Present tense
hook up
3rd person singular
hooks up
Present participle
hooking up
Past simple
hooked up
Past participle
hooked up
Examples
We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.
02

to provide someone with something

Ditransitive: to hook up sb with a need or service
to hook up definition and meaning
Examples
I'll hook you up with the contact information for the job recruiter.
03

to have a brief sexual relationship with a person

Intransitive
Transitive: to hook up with sb
to hook up definition and meaning
Slang

What does "to hook up" mean in relationship slang?

The phrase "to hook up" means to engage in a casual sexual encounter or physical intimacy without necessarily being in a committed relationship. The structure uses "hook" in the sense of connecting, combined with "up" to imply meeting or joining for a brief interaction. The term became widely used in modern dating slang to describe anything from kissing to sexual activity, depending on context, and is often intentionally vague.

Examples
They hooked up at the party after getting to know each other.
04

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

Intransitive
Transitive: to hook up with sb
Examples
He hooked up with colleagues for a networking event in the city.
05

to arrange for someone to meet or communicate with another person

Ditransitive: to hook up sb with sb
Examples
I can hook you up with my friend who works in that industry.
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