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link up



Definitions

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link up
     1. v. to link or join together
     2. v. (intransitive) to become linked or joined together
Analysis
link
     1. n. A connection between places, people, events, things, or ideas.
           The mayor’s assistant serves as the link to the media.
     2. n. One element of a chain or other connected series.
           The third link of the silver chain needs to be resoldered.
           The weakest link.
up
     1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
           I looked up and saw the airplane overhead.
     2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely.
           I will mix up the puzzle pieces.
           Tear up the contract.

Example Sentences

It is worth noting that where we have small schools they are forced to federate or link up with others in order to take advantage of more facilities or expertise. 



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