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Definition of hookup
1 : a state of cooperation or alliance
2 : an assemblage (as of circuits) used for a specific purpose (such as radio transmission); also : the plan of such an assemblage
3 : an arrangement of mechanical parts; also : connection a campsite with electric, water, and sewer hookups
4 : an act or an instance of hooking up; especially : a casual sexual encounter
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Examples of hookup in a Sentence
The interview will be broadcast through a satellite hookup.
The cabin has electric and water hookups.
Recent Examples of hookup from the Web
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Adding to this was the fact that all RV sites have electric hookups, eliminating the need for the growling generators that mute all natural sounds.
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Instead of holding producers to little responsibility for contestants, these new rules require that all contestants confirm their consent for sexual hookups with producers before following through.
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Announced on Monday, the SNES Classic Edition, like the NES version before it, is shaped like a smaller version of the Super Nintendo console it's inspired by, with hookups for modern HD TVs and a selection of games pre-loaded on there.
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Nice touch: Electric hookups so vendors can bring fresh meats, cheeses and dairy products.
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At Lankford Bay Marina, overnight docking rentals cost $2 per foot and $8 for each electric hookup.
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Utility hookups, special transportation for pets and even some storage costs count, too.
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Situated on over an acre, the four-bedroom, three and one-half bathroom home has 3,955 square feet of living space and features a large four-car garage, an RV pad with power and water hookups, and a boat slip at the community marina.
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Two companies touting hookups with local handyman and home chores providers via computer or smartphone landed in the Sacramento area this spring.
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First Known Use of hookup
1903
HOOKUP Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of hookup for English Language Learners
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: an arrangement or part by which pieces of equipment can be connected
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