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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
Example
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.
02
to provide someone with something
Ditransitive: to hook up sb with a need or service
Example
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.
03
to have a brief sexual relationship with a person
Intransitive
Transitive: to hook up with sb
Example
They hooked up at the party after getting to know each other.
They decided to hook up after being friends for a long time.
04
to meet or form a connection with someone for a particular purpose
Intransitive
Transitive: to hook up with sb
Example
He hooked up with colleagues for a networking event in the city.
They hooked up for a study session before the exam.
05
to arrange for someone to meet or communicate with another person
Ditransitive: to hook up sb with sb
Example
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.
