Definition of "hook up" in English

Verb

1. To hook something together. To assemble the parts of a mechanism, especially by connecting wires.

   • The suspect was hooked up to a lie detector.

2. To assemble the parts of a mechanism, especially by connecting wires.

3. To connect to something like a power supply or a signal source.

   • The suspect was hooked up to a lie detector.

4. To associate or socialize with someone. To form an association (with) someone. To connect (someone) (with) another person.

5. To form an association (with) someone.

6. To connect (someone) (with) another person.

7. To have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended.

8. To sell or supply something. To supply someone with goods or services.

   • That guy didn't get his ticket; can you hook him up for me?
   • Hey man, can you hook me up with some weed?
   • He's been hooking me up for years.
   • When you need a new car, come see me, I can hook you up with friend prices.

9. To supply someone with goods or services.

   • That guy didn't get his ticket; can you hook him up for me?

10. To deal drugs; to sell contraband.

    • Hey man, can you hook me up with some weed?
    • He's been hooking me up for years.

11. To give a good deal for buying something; to give something for free or to give more than the recipient is entitled to.

    • When you need a new car, come see me, I can hook you up with friend prices.