B2verbhometechnology
US/hʊk/
UK/hʊk/
to hang or fasten something with a curved piece of metal; also to connect a machine to something
In context
Hook your bag over the back of the chair so it doesn't get dirty.
Can you help me hook up the speakers to the TV?
Many teenagers are hooked on short videos and can't stop scrolling.
Words that go with hook
verb + adverb
- hook upThe technician hooked up the new printer in minutes.
verb + preposition
- hooked onI got hooked on that Korean drama last week.
- hook ontoThe trailer hooks onto the back of the truck.
- hook overHe hooked his jacket over the door.
verb + noun
- hook a fishAfter two hours, my dad finally hooked a fish.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is hooked with online games.Correct: He is hooked on online games.