◆hook-up
COBULD's difinition
A hook-up is a connection between two places, systems, or pieces of equipment. (ex.)Water and electric hook-ups are available and facilities are good.
LONGMAN's definition
a temporary connection between two pieces of equipment such as computers, or between a piece of equipment and electricuty or water supply. (ex.)a satellite hook-up/ As well as campsites, there are hook-up for RVs.
CONCISE OXFORD's definition
a connection, especially to mains electricity or a communications system.
*communications⇒plural noun
2 = information technology, media, publicity, public relations, telecommunications
McCain, speaking by video hookup from St.Louis, Mo., said it was time that "we take off our Republican hats and put on our American hats".
ミズーリ州セントルイスからのビデオ中継で、マケイン氏は「共和党の帽子をかぶる」時だと述べた。
◆hoolup ： 接続、中継。wide hookupは全国中継放送