hitch
noun [ C ]
uk/hɪtʃ/ usa difficulty, usually one that is unexpected:
a legal/technical hitch The airline has been plagued by technical hitches and staff shortages.
The steady ascent of the company's profits continued without a hitch for an impressive 26 quarters.
hitch
verb [ T ]
uk/hɪtʃ/ ushitch your fortunes/future/wagon to sth/sb
to rely on something or someone to bring you success:
The former oil industry investor has hitched his wagon to renewable energy.