hook into

phrasal verb

hooked into; hooking into; hooks into

informal

: to become connected to (something, such as a computer network or a source of electrical power)

We don't have the hardware we need to hook into the network.

Examples of hook into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There was a glimmer of hope as DeChambeau went from a hook into the native area to a bunker, but the American recovered superbly with a stunning 55-yard approach to within four feet of the cup. —

Jack Bantock, CNN, 17 June 2024 In 2022, Nintendo also went after a database of custom Steam icons used for third-party game launchers that hook into the platform. —

Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 25 Apr. 2024 Start throwing these lures in likely big fish spots and be ready to hook into a giant. —

Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024 And that’s not actually a good formula to have Hollywood come and hook into a movie. —

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 In Georgia, large new manufacturing hubs are looking to hook into the grid. —

Brad Plumer, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 If Google’s got its Gmail hooks into you, there’s a good chance you’re also invested in the other parts of Google’s Cloud ecosystem—Drive and Photos. —

Boone Ashworth Lauren Goode, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2024 How: Early spring is arguably the best time of year to hook into big lake trout with many methods that would be impractical later in the season. —

Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 14 Mar. 2024 The blasters and vests easily hook into the intuitive charging dock. —

Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024

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