linkup
Americannoun
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a contact or linkage established, as between military units or two spacecraft.
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something serving as a linking element or system; a connection or hookup.
noun
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the establishing of a connection or union between objects, groups, organizations, etc
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the connection or union established
Etymology
Origin of linkup
First recorded in 1940–45; noun use of verb phrase link up
Example Sentences
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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
In 1975, three American astronauts blasted off aboard an Apollo spaceship hours after two Soviet cosmonauts were launched aboard a Soyuz spacecraft for a mission that included a linkup of the two ships in orbit.
From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2020
“Our concern is not focused on any ethnic groups or nationalities,” David Stilwell, assistant secretary of State and an East Asia expert, said in a live video linkup.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2019
Background: Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino.
From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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