hitch up

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Definition

Verb (transitive) 1. To pull or lift something, typically an item of clothing, quickly and often with a jerking motion. - This action is usually done to adjust the position of clothing that has slipped down. 2. To attach or connect something to a vehicle or animal, especially for pulling. - This meaning is a direct combination of the base verb "hitch" (to attach) and the particle "up."

Usage and Examples
  • Verb (adjusting clothing):
    • He had to hitch up his trousers before running.
    • She hitched up her skirt to wade through the shallow stream.
  • Verb (attaching for pulling):
    • The farmer hitched up the horses to the wagon.
    • We need to hitch up the trailer before we can leave.
Advanced Usage
  • "to hitch oneself up": To use one's own effort to pull oneself into a higher or better position, often while sitting.
    • He hitched himself up on the examination table.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hitch (verb): To attach, connect, or fasten. (e.g., )
  • Hitch (noun): A temporary problem or delay. (e.g., )
  • Hitchhike (verb): To travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles.
Synonyms
  • Pull up: To lift or raise something.
  • Hike up: To pull or raise something, especially clothing, quickly (very similar in meaning for clothing).
  • Yank up: To pull something up sharply and forcefully.
  • Harness: To attach an animal to a vehicle (related to the second meaning).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Hitch on: To attach or add something.
    • They hitched an extra carriage on to the train.
  • Hitch a ride/lift: To get a free ride in a vehicle.
    • We hitched a lift to the next town.
Related Idioms
  • "Get hitched" (informal): To get married.
    • They finally got hitched last summer.
  • "Without a hitch": Smoothly, without any problems.
    • The event went off without a hitch.
Verb
  1. pull up
    • He hitched up his socks and pants

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