What does the phrasal verb “link up with” mean?

What are the definitions of “link up with”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Connect with someone or contact them.

  We LINKED UP WITH the firm over the web.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “link up with”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb link up with is to connect with someone or contact them, usually through communication or collaboration. This can be done in person, over the phone, or through the internet.

What are the different verb forms of “link up with”?

Root Verb	link up with
Third Person Singular Present	links up with
Present Participle	linking up with
Simple Past	linked up with
Past Participle	linked up with

Example

I will link up with my friends after work.

Example

She links up with her colleagues for a weekly meeting.

Example

He is linking up with his classmates to work on the group project.

Example

Yesterday, they linked up with the other team to discuss the plan.

Example

The two companies have linked up with each other to create a new product.

What kind of phrasal verb is “link up with”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“link up with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

I linked up with my old friend from college.

Example

She linked up with the new employee to show her around.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“link up with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

I linked up with my old friend from college.

Example

She linked up with the new employee to show her around.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “link up with”?

Link up with someone

To meet someone, especially for a specific purpose or activity.

Example

I linked up with my old classmates at the reunion.

Link up with a group

To join a group or organization, often for a specific purpose.

Example

She linked up with the volunteer group to help clean the park.

Link up with a network

To connect with a network, such as a social media platform or professional network.

Example

He linked up with the professional network to find job opportunities.

Good things to know

Does “link up with” have an informal or formal tone?

Link up with is generally considered informal and is more commonly used in casual conversations. In more formal settings, alternatives such as 'connect with' or 'collaborate with' may be more appropriate.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “link up with”?

Synonyms

• contact
• join
• meet
• connect with
• collaborate with
• unite with
• team up with
• associate with

Antonyms

• disconnect
• separate
• divide
• disassociate
• detach
• disengage
• disunite
• break away