hooked

• Beschreibt den Zustand starker Anhänglichkeit oder Abhängigkeit von etwas, etwa von einer Tätigkeit, einem Hobby oder einer Substanz; auch im Sinne von süchtig oder begeistert von etwas.

Describes a state of being strongly attracted to or addicted to something, such as a hobby, substance, or activity.

1. Addicted or obsessedB1informal

   Having a strong, often uncontrollable desire for something; addicted.

   Süchtig

   • He is hooked on video games.
   • She got hooked on the new TV series after the first episode.
   • I'm completely hooked on this new coffee blend.

   Synonymeaddictedcaptivatedcompulsivedependentdevotedinfatuatedobsessed

   Antonymedetacheddisinclinedindifferentuninterested

2. Curved like a hookB2formal

   Shaped like a hook; bent or curved.

   Hakenförmig

   • The eagle has a hooked beak.
   • He has a hooked nose.
   • The tool has a hooked end for pulling nails.

   Synonymebentcrookedcurvedfalcatehamatehook-shaped

   Antonymestraight

3. Attached or caughtB2informal

   Fastened or caught on something, often with a hook.

   Festgehakt

   • The fish is hooked on the line.
   • Her dress got hooked on the door handle.
   • The necklace is hooked around her neck.

   Synonymeattachedentangledfastened

   Antonymedetachedfreelooseunfastened

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, bei der etwas mit einem Haken gefangen, befestigt oder festgemacht wird oder als ob mit einem Haken, oder um jemandes Interesse zu wecken.

A verb used to indicate the act of catching, attaching, or securing something with or as if with a hook, or to attract someone's interest.

1. Attach or catch with a hookB1formal

   To catch, fasten, or attach something using a hook or curved object.

   Mit einem Haken befestigen

   • He hooked the fish and reeled it in.
   • She hooked her bag onto the back of the chair.
   • The climber hooked his rope to the anchor.

   Synonymeattachcatchclaspfastengrapplesecuresnag

   Antonymedetachdisconnectfreereleaseunhook

2. Attract or enticeB2informal

   To attract or draw someone in, often in a clever or deceptive way.

   Anlocken

   • The advertisement hooked many new customers.
   • The first chapter of the book hooked me immediately.
   • They used a free trial to hook users into subscribing.

   Synonymeattractcaptivatedrawensnareenticefascinatelureseducetempttrap

   Antonymedeterdiscouragerepel

3. B2informal

   To connect or link something, especially in a technical or mechanical context.

   Verbinden

   • He hooked the trailer to his truck.
   • The technician hooked the computer to the network.
   • She hooked the speakers up to the amplifier.

   Synonymeattachclaspconnectcouplefastenhitchjoinlink

   Antonymedetachdisconnectseparateunfastenunhook

Phrasal-Variantenhook onhook uphook up with