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hook up

verb

Meaning

  1. To assemble the parts of a mechanism, especially by connecting wires.
  2. To connect to something like a power supply or a signal source.
  3. (used with "with") To form an association (with) someone.
  4. (used with "with") To have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended.
  5. To supply someone with goods or services.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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