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link up

B1 neutral separable both
In simple words

To join or connect with something or someone.

Literal meaning: To join things together by a link — fairly transparent.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To connect systems, devices, or networks so they work together.

"The new cable will link up the two buildings so they share the same internet connection."

Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral

To meet and join with another person or group, often to work together.

"The two research teams linked up to share data and resources on the project."

Grammar: separable
3 B1 neutral

For roads, railways, or transport routes to connect two places.

"The new motorway will link up the capital with the northern regions."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Versatile phrasal verb used across technology (linking systems), geography (roads or rail lines connecting), and personal relationships (people meeting and joining forces). Common in journalism, business, and everyday speech. 'Link-up' as a noun means a connection or collaboration.

Commonly used with

system network partner team satellite road rail train

Forms

Base
link up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
links up
he/she/it
Past simple
linked up
yesterday
Past participle
linked up
have + pp
-ing form
linking up
continuous

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Synonyms

connect join up hook up team up combine unite

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