hook up
Connect something, get together with someone, or help someone get what they need
Meanings
To connect a device, appliance, or system to a power source or another device
"The technician came over to hook up the new washing machine."
To meet someone or get together, often to do something together
"Let's hook up after work and talk about the project."
To have a casual romantic or sexual encounter with someone
"They met at a party and hooked up that same evening."
To provide someone with something they want or need, especially as a favor
"My friend who works at the restaurant always hooks us up with extra food."
Highly versatile and very common. In younger American speech, 'hook up' frequently implies a casual sexual or romantic encounter, so context matters greatly. In technical contexts, it simply means to connect. ESL learners should be aware of the potential romantic/sexual implication.
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