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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Musk defended the deal as a triumph of clean energy industry synergy, but one struggles to find significant gains from the linkup.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Thomas P. Stafford, 93, the astronaut who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, died Monday.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
"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
“I’m just so proud,” Barbara Cochran told NBC on a video linkup from Cochran’s Ski Area after the race.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2022
Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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