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linkup

American  
[lingk-uhp] / ˈlɪŋkˌʌp /

noun

  1. a contact or linkage established, as between military units or two spacecraft.

  2. something serving as a linking element or system; a connection or hookup.


linkup British  
/ ˈlɪŋkˌʌp /

noun

  1. the establishing of a connection or union between objects, groups, organizations, etc

  2. the connection or union established

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of linkup

First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase link up


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While Battleground tried to explain that it was playing a long game, its linkup with Davis, who was attracting extraordinary national attention, applied pressure on both to show immediate results.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026

Born Online, a collaboration between Born X Raised and Online Ceramics, is being billed as the ultimate L.A. streetwear linkup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2024

The Welsh soccer team has secured its latest celebrity linkup and Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds is keeping it in the family.

From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2023

"We look forward to getting to work," Mann said over the open radio channel with mission control and the current ISS crew moments after the linkup was completed.

From Reuters ● Oct. 6, 2022

Monaco:   Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century   with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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