Hook it up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhʊk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp

HOOK-it-UP

UK

hˈʊk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp

HOOK-it-UP

Definition

'Hook it up' means to connect or set up something (like a device), or informally, to help someone get something they want (like a favor or special deal).

Usage & Nuances

Informal, common in spoken American English. Often used when asking someone to connect a device ('Can you hook it up?') or to do a favor, sometimes involving connections or getting something not easily available ('He hooked me up with tickets'). Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: conectarlo - enchufarlo - hacer el favor (ayudar)
• Portuguese (BR): conectar - ligar - quebrar um galho (ajudar)
• Portuguese (PT): ligar - conectar - desenrascar (ajudar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 把它连接起来 - 给点帮助 (口语用法)
• Chinese (Traditional): 把它連接起來 - 給點幫助（口語用法）
• Hindi: इसे जोड़ दो - मदद करना (स्लैंग)
• Arabic: وصّلها - ساعدني (عامية)
• Bengali: সংযোগ করা - ব্যবস্থা করে দেওয়া
• Russian: подключить - устроить (помочь получить что-то)
• Japanese: 接続する - 手配する
• Vietnamese: kết nối - giúp lấy được
• Korean: 연결하다 - 챙겨주다
• Turkish: bağlamak - ayarlamak
• Urdu: جوڑ دینا - بندوبست کر دینا
• Indonesian: menghubungkan - membantu mendapatkan

Example Sentences

Can you hook it up to the TV for me?

basic

I don't know how to hook it up.

basic

Just hook it up and turn it on.

basic

Can you hook it up for me and get me a good price?

natural

He always hooks it up when I need concert tickets.

natural

If you need something from the store, let me know—I can hook it up.

natural