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Term: Hitch up

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To attach or connect something, such as a vehicle, to a trailer, carriage, or another vehicle.

Sample Sentence: Before beginning the road trip, they needed to hitch up the camper trailer to their car.

Related Products: Trailer Hitch

Sense 2:

Definition: To raise or pull up clothing or fabric to a higher position, typically to make them shorter or neater.

Sample Sentence: She hitched up her dress a little to avoid tripping on it while walking.

Related Products: Skirt Hitch

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To hasten the pace of something or someone; to hurry up.

Sample Sentence: We need to hitch up or we'll be late for the concert.

Related Products: Not applicable

Sense 2:

Definition: To get married or enter into a legal long-term commitment.

Sample Sentence: The couple decided to hitch up after being together for many years.

Related Products: Wedding Rings