Meaning

To connect wires or machines; or (slang) to meet or become romantically/sexually involved.

Example Sentence

"Can you help me hook up the new printer?"

Synonyms

connect attach meet get together

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").

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