link-up

Two soldiers share a handshake during a link-up in the clearing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A connection or joining: "link-up" refers to the act or instance of connecting or joining two or more things, such as military units, organizations, or electronic systems.
   • A meeting point: In a military context, it specifically denotes the point where two forces meet after moving from different directions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The link-up between the two armies occurred at dawn. (The meeting of two military units after separate movements.)
  • The space station achieved a successful link-up with the supply capsule. (A physical connection in space.)
  • We planned a link-up of our computer networks to share data. (A connection between electronic systems.)

Advanced Usage

• "to effect a link-up": to successfully bring about a connection or meeting.

  • The engineers worked all night to effect a link-up between the two power grids. (To successfully connect two electrical systems.)

• "link-up point": a specific location designated for a meeting or connection.

  • The hikers agreed on a link-up point near the river. (A predetermined meeting spot.)

Variants and Related Words

• Link (n/v): a single connection or ring in a chain; to connect.

  • A broken link in the chain caused the accident. (A single point of connection.)

• Linkage (n): a system of connections or links.

  • The linkage between the two departments improved communication. (The system of connections.)

Synonyms

• Connection: a relationship or joining of things.
• Union: the act of joining together.
• Meeting: an encounter or coming together.
• Hook-up: an informal term for a connection, especially electronic.

Phrasal Verbs

• Link up (v): to connect or join together.
  • The two teams will link up at the base camp. (They will meet and combine.)
  • Please link up the computer to the printer. (Connect the devices.)

Related Idioms

• "Link up with": to connect or cooperate with someone.

  • The company decided to link up with a larger firm for the project. (To form a partnership.)

• "Missing link": a hypothetical intermediate form in evolution; a crucial missing part.

  • Scientists are searching for the missing link in the fossil record. (An undiscovered connecting piece.)