hitch
gb/hˈɪt͡ʃ/ us/hˈɪt͡ʃ/
B2
English
fennakadás, zökkenő, hozzákapcsol, befog, vonóhorog, fuvar, stoppol, akadás, bicegés, szolgálati időszak
NOUN
B2
1
fennakadás
B2
zökkenő
C1
Usage pattern:
a hitch (in [something])
The launch went smoothly, apart from one small hitch with the payment system.
Az indulás simán ment, leszámítva egy kisebb fennakadást a fizetési rendszerben.
We hit a hitch when the supplier ran out of stock.
Akadt egy fennakadás, amikor a beszállító kifogyott a készletből.
There’s a hitch in the plan: the venue isn’t available that weekend.
Learner examples
We had a hitch, so we started late.
Volt egy kis fennakadás, ezért későn kezdtünk.
Everything went well with no hitch.
Minden jól ment, zökkenő nélkül.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse hitch (a problem) with itch (a feeling on your skin).
Meaning
a small problem or delay
Collocations
a slight hitch
|a minor hitch
|a last-minute hitch
|a technical hitch
|a scheduling hitch
|run into a hitch
|a hitch in the plan
|a hitch in negotiations
|without a hitch
|there's a hitch
Synonyms
snag (Often suggests a small but annoying obstacle.)
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setback (Usually implies more noticeable delay or loss of progress.)
|
complication (Focuses on added complexity rather than a brief obstacle.)
Antonyms
smoothness (The absence of problems or interruptions.)
|
success (An overall positive outcome with no meaningful obstacles.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|problems
Definition
a small problem that causes trouble or delay
A minor problem or difficulty that slows progress or prevents something from happening smoothly.
VERB
B2
2
hozzákapcsol
B2
befog
B2
Usage pattern:
hitch [something] to [something]
Can you hitch the trailer to the truck while I load the boxes?
Rá tudod kapcsolni az utánfutót a teherautóra, amíg én felrakom a dobozokat?
They hitched the cart to the horse before sunrise.
Napkelte előtt befogták a lovat a kocsi elé.
Make sure the cable is properly hitched to the frame.
Learner examples
We hitched the trailer to the car.
Az utánfutót az autóhoz kapcsoltuk.
Please hitch the rope to the post.
Kérlek, rögzítsd a kötelet az oszlophoz.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'hitch' for any connection; in many contexts 'attach' or 'connect' is more natural.
Meaning
attach by hooking or tying
Collocations
hitch a trailer to a car
|hitch a cart to a horse
|hitch the boat
|hitch up the trailer
|hitch on
|securely hitched
|hitch to the tow bar
|hitch the plow
|hitch a wagon
|hitch a load
Synonyms
attach (General term; not specific to towing.)
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hook up (Common for connecting vehicles, machines, or cables.)
|
fasten (Emphasizes making something firm and secure.)
Antonyms
detach (To separate something that was connected.)
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unhook (To remove a hook or towing connection.)
Themes
transport
|tools
|daily_life
Definition
to connect one thing to another, often so it can be pulled
To fasten or connect something to something else, especially so it can be pulled or towed.
NOUN
B2
3
vonóhorog
B2
Usage pattern:
a hitch (on [a vehicle])
We need a hitch to tow the camper safely.
Szükségünk van egy vonóhorogra, hogy biztonságosan vontathassuk a lakókocsit.
The mechanic installed a new hitch on the SUV.
A szerelő új vonóhorgot szerelt fel a terepjáróra.
Check that the hitch is locked before you drive off.
Learner examples
This car has a hitch for a trailer.
Ezen az autón van vonóhorog az utánfutóhoz.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'hitch' always means a problem; it can also be a towing device.
Meaning
device for towing connection
Collocations
trailer hitch
|tow hitch
|hitch receiver
|hitch ball
|a class III hitch
|install a hitch
|a rear hitch
|a hitch mount
|hitch attachment
|hitch capacity
Synonyms
tow bar (Often refers to the bar used for towing, especially in some varieties of English.)
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coupling (More technical; common for connecting parts or vehicles.)
Antonyms
uncoupling (The state of not being connected for towing.)
Themes
transport
|vehicles
Definition
a metal part that lets a car pull a trailer
A device on a vehicle used to connect it to a trailer or another vehicle for towing.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
fuvar
A2
Usage pattern:
get a hitch (to [place])
We got a hitch to the next town from a friendly couple.
Egy kedves házaspártól kaptunk fuvart a következő városig.
He offered me a hitch when he saw me walking in the rain.
Felajánlott egy fuvart, amikor meglátta, hogy az esőben gyalogolok.
After an hour, they finally caught a hitch heading north.
Learner examples
I got a hitch to the city.
Kaptam egy fuvart a városig.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'hitch' meaning a problem; context about travel makes the meaning clear.
Meaning
a free ride from strangers
Collocations
get a hitch
|catch a hitch
|a hitch into town
|a hitch home
|give someone a hitch
|offer a hitch
|pick up a hitchhiker
|look for a hitch
Synonyms
lift (More common in British English for a ride in a car.)
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ride (General word; not necessarily free or from a stranger.)
Antonyms
fare (Money paid for a ride (e.g., taxi, bus).)
Themes
travel
|transport
|daily_life
Definition
a free ride in someone’s car
A lift given by a passing driver to someone who is traveling by hitchhiking.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
5
stoppol
B1
Usage pattern:
hitch (to [place])
When we were students, we used to hitch to the coast on weekends.
Amikor diákok voltunk, hétvégente gyakran stoppoltunk a tengerpartra.
She hitched across Spain during the summer.
Nyáron stoppal járta be Spanyolországot.
They decided not to hitch after dark for safety reasons.
Learner examples
We hitched to the beach.
A strandra stoppoltunk.
Common mistake:
This meaning is informal; in careful writing, 'hitchhike' is usually clearer than 'hitch'.
Meaning
travel by asking for rides
Collocations
hitch across the country
|hitch to town
|hitch home
|hitch north
|hitch a ride
|go hitching
|hitch along the highway
Synonyms
hitchhike (The standard, unambiguous verb for this activity.)
Antonyms
drive (To travel using your own vehicle.)
|
take public transport (To travel by bus/train rather than relying on strangers.)
Themes
travel
|transport
Definition
to travel by getting free rides from strangers
To travel by standing at the side of the road and asking passing drivers to give you a ride.
NOUN
C1
6
Usage pattern:
a hitch (in [something])
There was a hitch in the video right when the key scene started.
Akadás volt a videóban éppen akkor, amikor a kulcsjelenet kezdődött.
He walked with a hitch after the injury.
A sérülés után kissé bicegett.
Her breath caught with a hitch when she heard the news.
Learner examples
The video had a hitch and stopped for a second.
A videóban volt egy akadás, és egy másodpercre megállt.
Common mistake:
Learners may mix up this physical 'hitch' with the more common meaning 'a problem'; both often use 'a hitch in...'.
Meaning
a brief jerk or catch
Collocations
a hitch in his step
|a hitch in her voice
|a hitch in the video
|a hitch in the playback
|a slight hitch
|a momentary hitch
|walk with a hitch
|speak with a hitch
Synonyms
stutter (Often used for speech, video, or motion that repeats or breaks up.)
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lurch (A stronger, less controlled jerk forward or sideways.)
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catch (A brief stop or snag, especially in breathing or movement.)
Antonyms
smoothness (Continuous movement without interruption.)
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flow (Steady, uninterrupted progress or motion.)
Themes
health
|movement
|technology
Definition
a small sudden stop or jerk
A sudden small jerk, interruption, or momentary stoppage in movement or progress.
NOUN
C1
INFORMAL
7
Usage pattern:
do a hitch (in/with [organization])
He did a hitch in the Marines before going to college.
Mielőtt egyetemre ment, volt egy szolgálati időszaka a tengerészgyalogságnál.
After her first hitch overseas, she transferred to a desk role.
Az első külföldi szolgálati időszaka után irodai beosztásba került.
He signed up for another hitch because he liked the work.
Learner examples
My uncle did a hitch in the Navy.
A nagybátyámnak volt egy szolgálati időszaka a haditengerészetnél.
Common mistake:
This sense is mostly used in set phrases like 'do a hitch' and is less common outside US contexts.
Meaning
a period of work or service
Collocations
do a hitch
|a four-year hitch
|a hitch in the Navy
|a hitch in the Army
|finish a hitch
|sign up for a hitch
|a second hitch
Synonyms
tour (Common for military service, especially a deployment period.)
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stint (A period spent doing a job; often shorter or less formal.)
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term (A set length of time in a role; more formal.)
Antonyms
discharge (The act of being released from military service.)
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resignation (Leaving a job or position voluntarily.)
Themes
work
|military
Definition
a set time you work or serve somewhere
A fixed period of time spent doing a particular job or serving in an organization, especially the military.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hitch
IPA
GB/hˈɪt͡ʃ/
US/hˈɪt͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
hitch (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (hitch)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: hitch
- Plural: hitches
Verb
- Base: hitch
- 3rd Person Singular: hitches
- Present Participle: hitching
- Past: hitched
Word family
Forms
hitches
noun
hitching
verb
hitched
verb
Related words
hitchhike
verb
hitchhiker
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unhitch
verb
Expressions
get hitched
1/ɡˈɛt hˈɪt͡ʃt/
idiom
informal
get married
to get married
Examples
- They got hitched in a small ceremony by the beach.
- We’re finally getting hitched next spring.
- He didn’t tell anyone they’d gotten hitched until months later.
Learner examples
- They got hitched last year.
hitch a ride
1/hˈɪt͡ʃ ə ɹˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
informal
get a free ride
to get a free ride from someone
Examples
- We hitched a ride to the festival with a family in a van.
- He tried to hitch a ride home after his phone died.
- They hitched a ride to the station rather than walk in the heat.
Learner examples
- I hitched a ride to town.
hitch up
1/hˈɪt͡ʃ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
pull up or connect
to pull something up, or connect something to be pulled
Examples
- She hitched up her backpack and kept walking.
- He hitched up his jeans and stepped onto the stage.
- Let’s hitch up the trailer before it gets dark.
Learner examples
- He hitched up his pants.
hitch your wagon to (someone/something)
1/hˈɪt͡ʃ jˈʊɹ wˈæɡən tə sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
idiom
link your success to someone
to depend on someone or something for success
Examples
- It’s risky to hitch your wagon to a startup with no funding.
- She hitched her wagon to a mentor who opened doors for her.
- The party hitched its wagon to a message that didn’t resonate with voters.
without a hitch
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə hˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
smoothly, with no problems
with no problems
Examples
- The meeting went without a hitch.
- If the weather holds, the trip should go without a hitch.
- The update installed without a hitch on my laptop.
Learner examples
- The exam went without a hitch.