hook on

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hook on

She decided to hook on to the new recycling program in her neighborhood.

Definition
  1. Phrasal Verb:
    • To adopt or take up (a new idea, habit, or activity) enthusiastically: "Hook on" means to become strongly interested in or attached to something, often a new concept, trend, or practice. It implies a quick and eager adoption.
Usage
  • This phrasal verb is transitive and separable. It is often used in informal contexts.
    • She hooked on the idea of learning Japanese after her trip.
    • He hooked his son on chess at a very young age.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "To be/get hooked on something": This is a very common passive construction meaning to be or become addicted to or very enthusiastic about something.
    • He is hooked on that new TV series and watches it every night.
    • Many people get hooked on caffeine without realizing it.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hooked (Adjective): Addicted or very keen on something.
    • He's completely hooked on video games.
  • Hook (Verb): To catch, attract, or secure. The phrasal verb "hook on" derives from this meaning of attaching or catching.
    • The movie hooked the audience in the first ten minutes.
Synonyms
  • Adopt: To choose to take up or follow (an idea, method, or course of action).
  • Take up: To become interested or engaged in a pursuit.
  • Get into: To become interested in an activity.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Hook up: To connect or link.
    • Can you hook the printer up to the computer?
  • Hook into: To connect to or become involved with a system or group.
    • The new software hooks into our existing database.
Related Idioms
  • "By hook or by crook": By any means necessary, fair or unfair. (Note: This idiom uses "hook" but is unrelated to the phrasal verb "hook on").
    • He was determined to win the contract by hook or by crook.
hook on

She decided to hook on to the new recycling program in her neighborhood.

Verb
  1. adopt
    • take up new ideas

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