linkup

noun

link·​up ˈliŋ-ˌkəp 

1

: establishment of contact : meeting

the linkup of two spacecraft

2

a

: something that serves as a linking device or factor

b

: a functional whole resulting from the linking up of separate elements

an instructional TV linkup

Synonyms

• affiliation
• alliance
• association
• collaboration
• confederation
• connection
• cooperation
• hookup
• liaison
• partnership
• relation
• relationship
• tie-up
• union

Examples of linkup in a Sentence

The interview will be broadcast nationally through a satellite linkup.

A direct telephone linkup has been established.

Recent Examples on the Web

At Netflix’s recent Asia Pacific film content showcase in Tokyo, Higuchi, as well as some of the creative team behind Bullet Train Explosion, spoke at length about the linkup with JR East and the amount of detail the production went into recreating the high level of verisimilitude in the film. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

For anyone who may be surprised by this linkup, Mowry and Union have been friends for decades. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025

The dynamic casting was announced after Palmer and SZA's memorable 2022 Saturday Night Live linkup as host and musical guest. —Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025

Greedo inquires on the status of a potential linkup on this syrupy rap ballad, as the West Coast rep drops rhymes about riding with heavy artillery while accompanied by a romantic companions. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for linkup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup

Kids Definition

linkup

noun

link·​up ˈliŋ-ˌkəp 

1

: a getting together : meeting

the linkup of two spacecraft

2

: something that serves as a link