Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hitch

verb
/hɪtʃ/
Definition
To fasten or attach something, often temporarily, to something else.
Examples
  • Hitching a trailer: He hitched the trailer to his truck before the road trip.
  • Unexpected hitch: There was a hitch in our plans when the flight was canceled.
  • Getting a ride: They decided to hitch a ride to the concert.
Meaning
Hitch can refer to a physical connection, like connecting a trailer to a vehicle, or it can describe a problem or obstacle in a situation.
Synonyms
  • attach
  • connect
  • fasten
  • link
  • tie