linkup

noun

link·​up ˈliŋ-ˌkəp 

1

: establishment of contact : meeting

the linkup of two spacecraft

2

a

: something that serves as a linking device or factor

b

: a functional whole resulting from the linking up of separate elements

an instructional TV linkup

Synonyms

• affiliation
• alliance
• association
• collaboration
• confederation
• connection
• cooperation
• hookup
• liaison
• partnership
• relation
• relationship
• tie-up
• union

Examples of linkup in a Sentence

The interview will be broadcast nationally through a satellite linkup.

A direct telephone linkup has been established.

Recent Examples on the Web

Greedo inquires on the status of a potential linkup on this syrupy rap ballad, as the West Coast rep drops rhymes about riding with heavy artillery while accompanied by a romantic companions. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025

This piled atop linkups with the likes of Solid & Striped as well as David Yurman. —Mikelle Street, WWD, 2 Nov. 2024

In any case, per standard procedure, flight controllers closed all the Starliner's helium manifolds after the linkup to prevent any residual leakage while attached to the station. —William Harwood, CBS News, 6 June 2024

In January, a federal judge ruled that the linkup violated antitrust law. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

linkup

noun

link·​up ˈliŋ-ˌkəp 

1

: a getting together : meeting

the linkup of two spacecraft

2

: something that serves as a link