hook
gb/hˈʊk/ us/hˈʊk/
A2
Inglês
~ 5700
kampó, horog, ráakaszt, beakaszt, horogra akaszt, figyelemfelkeltő elem, figyelemfelkeltő felütés, fülbemászó zenei részlet, hook, horogütés, magával ragad, beszippant, függővé tesz, élesen kanyarodik, bekanyarodik, lenyúl, elemel
NOME
A2
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] hangs [something] on a hook
She hung her wet coat on the hook by the door.
Az ajtó melletti kampóra akasztotta a nedves kabátját.
The fish slipped off the hook just as he pulled in the line.
A hal épp akkor csúszott le a horogról, amikor behúzta a zsinórt.
There’s a hook in the bathroom where you can hang your towel.
He used a long hook to pull the box down from the top shelf.
The curtain is held up by small hooks along the rail.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I put my keys on the hook.
A kulcsaimat a kampóra teszem.
There is a hook on the wall for your bag.
Van egy kampó a falon a táskádnak.
The fish is on the hook now.
He buys new hooks for fishing.
She needs a hook for her hat.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this physical meaning with the abstract meaning of an interesting idea in a story or advertisement ("a good hook"). If you are talking about a real object you can touch, use this sense.
Significado
curved device for hanging or catching
Colocações
coat hook
|fishing hook
|on a hook
|wall hook
|meat hook
|hook and eye
Sinónimos
hanger (Often used specifically for hanging clothes; not all hooks are full hangers.)
|
peg (A small knob or pin on a wall or board; usually shorter and less curved than a hook.)
Temas
daily life
|home
|outdoors
|daily_life
Definição
A small curved object, usually metal or plastic, that you use to hang, hold, or catch something.
A curved piece of metal, plastic, or other material used to hang, hold, or catch things.
VERBO
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
to hook [something] onto [something]
She hooked her bag onto the back of the chair.
Ráakasztotta a táskáját a szék támlájára.
The fisherman finally hooked a big salmon near the shore.
A horgásznak végre sikerült horogra akasztania egy nagy lazacot a part közelében.
They hooked the trailer to the back of the truck before leaving.
He hooked his arm around her shoulders as they walked.
The worker hooked the crate to the crane and signaled to lift it.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He hooks his keys onto his belt.
Ráakasztja a kulcsait az övére.
The man hooks a worm on the fishing line.
A férfi kukacot tűz a horogra.
Please hook the trailer to the car.
She hooks her arm around her friend.
They hook the sign onto the wall.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"hang"* when they mean *"hook"*. Use *"hook"* when the action uses a hook or a hooking movement. Also, do not confuse this with *"hook up"* in the sense of connecting electronic equipment or meeting someone, which is treated as a separate phrasal verb.
Significado
fasten or catch with a hook
Colocações
hook [something] onto [something]
|hook a fish
|hook the trailer up
|hook his arm around her
Sinónimos
fasten (More general word; does not suggest using a hook.)
|
hang (Often used for putting something so it hangs down; does not always imply a hook is used.)
Antónimos
unhook (Means to remove something from a hook or stop it being attached.)
Temas
daily life
|outdoors
|daily_life
Definição
To attach or catch something using a hook or by moving your hand or arm like a hook.
To fasten, attach, or catch something by means of a hook or a hooking movement.
NOME
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
[something] has a strong hook
The first line of the article is a great hook that makes you want to keep reading.
A cikk első mondata remek figyelemfelkeltő felütés, ami miatt az ember tovább akar olvasni.
We need a stronger hook for this ad campaign if we want people to notice it.
Erősebb figyelemfelkeltő elemre van szükségünk ehhez a reklámkampányhoz, ha azt akarjuk, hogy az emberek felfigyeljenek rá.
Her pitch had a clear hook: saving small businesses time and money.
The movie’s hook is simple—a normal man wakes up with the power to read minds.
Without a good hook, viewers will click away after a few seconds.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The book has a very good hook in the first page.
A könyvnek már az első oldalán nagyon jó figyelemfelkeltő felütése van.
The ad uses a funny hook to get people’s attention.
A hirdetés egy vicces figyelemfelkeltő elemmel ragadja meg az emberek figyelmét.
His speech starts with a strong hook, so everyone listens.
The teacher says my story needs a better hook.
A simple hook can make many people interested in your idea.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think *"hook"* here means a physical object. In writing, film, and marketing, a *"hook"* is an idea or part of the content that catches attention, not a real thing you can touch.
Significado
attention-grabbing idea or feature
Colocações
a strong hook
|story hook
|marketing hook
|opening hook
|a good hook
Sinónimos
angle (Often used in journalism and marketing for a special point of view; less about instant interest than "hook".)
|
selling point (Focuses on what makes something easier to sell; not always about emotional interest.)
Antónimos
turn-off (Something that makes people lose interest or feel negative, the opposite of attracting them.)
Temas
media
|business
|communication
Definição
An interesting idea or part at the start of a story, ad, or product that makes people pay attention and want more.
A striking element in a story, advertisement, or product that is designed to quickly catch and hold people’s interest.
NOME
B2
4
hook
C1
Padrão de uso:
[a song] has a catchy hook
The song’s hook is so catchy that it stays in your head all day.
A dal fő motívuma annyira fülbemászó, hogy egész nap a fejedben marad.
They spent hours in the studio trying to write a stronger hook for the chorus.
Órákat töltöttek a stúdióban, hogy fülbemászóbb részt írjanak a refrénhez.
Her new single doesn’t have much of a hook, so it’s easy to forget.
The producer asked the singer to repeat the hook one more time at the end of the track.
That guitar hook at the start of the song is instantly recognizable.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This song has a very strong hook.
Ennek a dalnak nagyon erős, fülbemászó motívuma van.
I like songs with a simple hook that I can sing.
Szeretem az olyan dalokat, amelyekben van egy egyszerű, énekelhető fülbemászó rész.
They play the hook many times in the chorus.
The hook makes the song easy to remember.
He writes a new hook for the band’s next song.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the general "hook" for stories or ads. In music, a hook is specifically a short musical or vocal line that is meant to be memorable.
Significado
catchy repeated musical phrase
Colocações
catchy hook
|pop hook
|vocal hook
|guitar hook
|main hook
Sinónimos
riff (A repeated musical pattern, often on guitar or piano; not always meant to be the most memorable part like a hook.)
Temas
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definição
A short part of a song, often in the chorus, that is very easy to remember and is repeated many times.
A short, catchy musical or vocal phrase in a song that is repeated and designed to be easily remembered.
NOME
B2
5
Padrão de uso:
[someone] throws a left hook
He knocked his opponent out with a powerful left hook to the chin.
Egy erős, állra mért balhoroggal kiütötte az ellenfelét.
She has a fast jab and a strong right hook.
Gyors a balegyenese, és erős a jobbhorogja.
The boxer slipped the jab and countered with a hook to the body.
The coach told him to keep his guard up to defend against the hook.
One quick hook ended the match in the second round.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He wins the fight with a left hook.
Balhoroggal nyeri meg a mérkőzést.
She practices her right hook every day.
Mindennap gyakorolja a jobbhorogját.
The hook hits him on the jaw.
The coach teaches them how to block a hook.
He throws a hook after a quick jab.
Erro comum:
Learners may use "punch" for all types of hits. Use "hook" when you want to name this specific sideways punch in boxing or martial arts.
Significado
short sideways boxing punch
Colocações
left hook
|right hook
|powerful hook
|throw a hook
|jab and hook
Sinónimos
punch (General word; does not specify the curved, sideways movement of a hook.)
Antónimos
block (A defensive movement in boxing that stops or protects against a punch like a hook.)
Temas
sports
Definição
A hard punch in boxing where the arm is bent and moves in a curve from the side.
A powerful punch delivered with a bent arm in a curved, sideways motion, especially in boxing and similar sports.
VERBO
B2
6
Padrão de uso:
to hook [someone] on [something]
The first episode of the series really hooked me, and I watched the whole season in one weekend.
A sorozat első epizódja teljesen magával ragadott, és egyetlen hétvége alatt megnéztem az egész évadot.
The game hooks players by giving them small rewards all the time.
A játék azzal szippantja be a játékosokat, hogy folyamatosan apró jutalmakat ad nekik.
His teacher hooked him on science with one exciting experiment.
The drug quickly hooked many users who tried it only once.
The writer uses a mystery at the start to hook the reader.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The movie hooks me from the first scene.
A film már az első jelenettől magával ragad.
That online game hooked my brother and he plays every day.
Az az online játék beszippantotta a testvéremet, és mindennap játszik vele.
Her story about travel hooked the whole class.
The sweet taste hooks many people on soda.
The show hooked them, so they watch it every night.
Erro comum:
Learners often only know *"hooked"* as an adjective meaning "addicted" or "very interested". Remember that *"hook"* can be the verb: *"The book hooked me"* means it made you very interested. Also, do not confuse this with *"hook up"*, which usually means to connect things or meet someone.
Significado
make someone very interested or addicted
Colocações
hook someone on [something]
|get hooked on
|hook the audience
|hook readers early
Sinónimos
captivate (Suggests strong interest or charm, but not addiction.)
|
addict (Stronger and usually negative, especially about drugs or harmful habits.)
Antónimos
bore (If something bores someone, it certainly does not hook them; it does the opposite by losing their interest.)
Temas
emotions
|media
|health
Definição
To make someone like something so much that they do not want to stop, or to make someone depend on a drug or activity.
To cause someone to become very interested in something or unable to stop using or doing it.
VERBO
C1
INFORMAL
7
Padrão de uso:
to hook a left/right
Hook a left at the next light and the restaurant will be on your right.
A következő lámpánál kanyarodj balra, és az étterem a jobb oldalon lesz.
He hooked a right onto Main Street to avoid the traffic.
Élesen jobbra kanyarodott a Main Streetre, hogy elkerülje a forgalmat.
The car suddenly hooked left to dodge the fallen tree.
We hooked around the corner and the stadium came into view.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Hook a left at the bank and then stop.
A banknál kanyarodj balra, aztán állj meg.
The driver hooks a right to find a faster road.
A sofőr jobbra kanyarodik, hogy gyorsabb utat találjon.
He hooks around the corner and runs to the bus stop.
She hooks a left and parks in front of the store.
Erro comum:
This informal use is mostly spoken and common in North American English. Learners sometimes think it means "steal" or "connect" because of other senses of *"hook"*. In driving directions, "hook a left/right" simply means "turn left/right."
Significado
make a sharp turn
Colocações
hook a left
|hook a right
|hook around the corner
Sinónimos
swerve (Emphasizes a sudden sideways movement, often to avoid something; does not usually take left/right objects like "hook a left".)
Antónimos
go straight (Means to continue without turning, the opposite of making a sharp turn.)
Temas
travel
|daily life
|transportation
Definição
To turn suddenly in one direction, especially with a car or when you are moving quickly.
To make a sharp or sudden turn while moving, especially when driving or walking.
VERBO
C1
SLANG
8
Padrão de uso:
to hook [something] from [someone/somewhere]
Someone hooked my phone from the table while I wasn’t looking.
Valaki lenyúlta a telefonomat az asztalról, amíg nem figyeltem.
He bragged that he had hooked a new pair of headphones from the store.
Azzal dicsekedett, hogy lenyúlt egy új fejhallgatót a boltból.
They got caught trying to hook some snacks from the supermarket.
She realized her wallet had been hooked on the crowded bus.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Someone hooked his bag on the train and he is very upset.
Valaki lenyúlta a táskáját a vonaton, és nagyon feldúlt.
The boy tries to hook candy from the shop.
A fiú megpróbál édességet lenyúlni a boltból.
They hook phones from people in the crowd.
She says a man hooked her purse yesterday.
Erro comum:
This is slang and should not be used in formal writing. Learners may confuse it with the neutral verb "take". Also, do not mix it up with the much more common meaning of "hook up" (connect or meet).
Significado
steal something (slang)
Colocações
hook a wallet
|hook my phone
|hook some snacks
Sinónimos
swipe (Informal word for stealing something quickly, especially small things; similar slang level to "hook".)
Antónimos
return (To give something back to its owner, the opposite of stealing it.)
Temas
crime
|informal
|law
|daily_life
Definição
(Slang) To take something that is not yours, usually quickly so that no one sees you.
(Slang) To steal something, especially quickly, quietly, or casually.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
hook
IPA
GB/hˈʊk/
US/hˈʊk/
Sílabas e acento
hook (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (hook)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: hook
- Plural: hook, hooks
Verb
- Base: hook
- 3rd Person Singular: hooks
- Present Participle: hooking
- Past: hooked
Família de palavras
Forms
hooks
noun
hooking
verb
hooked
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unhook
verb
Expressões
be hooked on
1/bˈi hˈʊkt ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
be very interested or addicted
To like or need something so much that you do not want to stop using or doing it.
Exemplos
- I’m totally hooked on this new TV series.
- He’s been hooked on video games since he was a kid.
- She got hooked on coffee during exam season.
by hook or by crook
1/bˈaɪ hˈʊk ˈɔɹ bˈaɪ kɹˈʊk/
idiom
by any possible means
In any way possible, even if it is difficult or not completely fair, to reach a goal.
Exemplos
- He was determined to win the contract by hook or by crook.
- She said she would finish the project by hook or by crook.
- They planned to get to the festival by hook or by crook, even without tickets.
hook into
1/hˈʊk ˈɪntu/
phrasal verb
connect to a system or network
To connect a device or system to a larger system, such as a network or power supply.
Exemplos
- The new app can hook into your calendar and send reminders.
- We need to hook the sensors into the main control unit.
- The building is hooked into the city’s heating system.
hook on
1/hˈʊk ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
attach with a hook
To attach something by using a hook or by making it hang from something.
Exemplos
- Hook on your safety line before you climb the ladder.
- She hooked on her earrings and rushed out the door.
- He hooked on the leash and took the dog for a walk.
hook someone up with
1/hˈʊk sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
informal
provide something as a favor
To give someone something they want or need, often as a favor or using your connections.
Exemplos
- Can you hook me up with cheap tickets for the game?
- She hooked him up with a job at her company.
- Our friend hooked us up with a great apartment in the city.
hook up
1/hˈʊk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
connect devices or systems
To connect a machine, device, or system to another one so they can work together.
Exemplos
- Can you hook up the printer to my laptop?
- The technician came to hook up the internet at our new apartment.
- We still need to hook up the speakers before the party starts.
hook up to
1/hˈʊk ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
connect to power or main system
To connect something to a power source or main system so it can work.
Exemplos
- The patient was hooked up to a heart monitor.
- They hooked the house up to the new water line.
- The speakers are hooked up to the main sound desk.
hook up with
1/hˈʊk ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
informal
meet or start dating someone
To meet someone to spend time together, or to start a romantic or sexual relationship with them.
Exemplos
- We’re going to hook up with some friends after work.
- She hooked up with a guy she met at the concert.
- They first hooked up in college and have been together ever since.
hook, line and sinker
1/hˈʊk | lˈaɪn ˈænd sˈɪŋkɚ/
idiom
informal
believe something completely
To believe a story, excuse, or lie completely, without any doubt.
Exemplos
- He fell for the scam hook, line and sinker.
- She believed his excuse hook, line and sinker.
- They took the fake news hook, line and sinker and shared it online.
let someone off the hook
1/lˈɛt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔf ðə hˈʊk/
idiom
free someone from blame or duty
To decide not to punish someone, or not to make them do something difficult or unpleasant.
Exemplos
- The teacher let him off the hook and didn’t give him a detention.
- Don’t let them off the hook—they still need to pay for the damage.
- She was supposed to present, but her manager let her off the hook this time.
off the hook
1/ˈɔf ðə hˈʊk/
idiom
informal
no longer in trouble or obliged
Not in trouble or not responsible for something anymore; not having to do something difficult.
Exemplos
- Looks like you’re off the hook—Sam volunteered to do it instead.
- The police found the real thief, so he was off the hook.
- My boss said the deadline was moved, so we’re off the hook for today.
on the hook
1/ˈɔn ðə hˈʊk/
idiom
responsible or expected to pay/do
Responsible for something, especially for paying money or doing something difficult.
Exemplos
- If the project fails, the company will be on the hook for millions of dollars.
- I’m on the hook to finish this report by Friday.
- They didn’t sign the contract, so they’re not on the hook yet.