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temporary hookup

temporary hookup

6.1
A short connection used for a limited time while waiting for a permanent one
  • noun
  • NSFW
translation icon : conexión temporal
  • The festival organizers arranged for a temporary hookup to electricity for the event.

Examples

  • We installed a temporary hookup to supply water to the construction site during renovations.

  • She asked the landlord for a temporary hookup while waiting for her permanent internet connection.

  • We arranged a temporary hookup for the event.

  • The city provided temporary hookups for the festival.

  • The festival organizers arranged for a temporary hookup to electricity for the event.

  • We installed a temporary hookup to supply water to the construction site during renovations.

  • She asked the landlord for a temporary hookup while waiting for her permanent internet connection.

Synonyms

hookup
vstemporary hookup
  • US
19 3.9

A connection that gives electricity and water to a vehicle or place

is specifically set up only for a short period rather than general equipment links
patch
vstemporary hookup
  • Specialized
12 6.1

A temporary connection that links wires to restore or test a system

is a limited connection used more generally beyond technical fixes

How Long

short-term
225 3.3
temporary hookup
  • NSFW
6.1
one-off
8 5.6

Surface Forms

temporary hookup singular
temporary hookups plural

Morphology

temporary + hookup

The meaning is directly compositional: 'temporary' (lasting a short period) modifies 'hookup' (a connection or arrangement), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer a short-term connection or arrangement. Although 'hookup' has informal slang senses, the literal equipment/service sense here makes the compound immediately understandable.

Etymology

Temporary hookup comes from the image of quickly using a 'hook' or cable to join things for a short time. The word hookup suggests a quick 'connection' and temporary shows it is not permanent, so the phrase means a short-term 'arrangement' or supply.