hookup

• Substantivo que designa uma conexão ou ligação entre dispositivos, sistemas ou pessoas; também se refere ao ato de conectar ou ao encontro casual para relação sexual.

A noun referring to a device or system that provides a connection between a power source and a user, or a set of components assembled together for a specific purpose.

1. Connection deviceB2formal

   A device or arrangement that provides a connection between a power source, signal, or service and a user.

   Conexão

   • The technician installed the cable hookup for the internet.
   • We need a proper gas hookup for the new stove.
   • The satellite hookup was completed ahead of schedule.

   Sinônimosconnectionconnectorinterfacejackoutletportreceptaclesocketterminal

2. Assembled systemB2formal

   A system of components assembled together for a particular purpose, such as audio, video, or plumbing.

   Sistema montado

   • The DJ brought his own sound hookup for the party.
   • The plumbing hookup for the washing machine was faulty.
   • They designed a custom hookup for the home theater system.

   Sinônimosapparatusarrangementassemblyconfigurationinstallationrigsetupsystem