3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'PAIR'

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3 phrasal verbs with 'PAIR'

Pair off

1. Begin a romantic relationship
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: They PAIRED OFF shortly after starting university.
2. Introduce people, hoping they will start a relationship
   (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
   
   » Example: I tried to PAIR him OFF with my sister.
3. Form pairs
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The class PAIRED OFF to practise the exam interviews.

Pair off with

1. Form a pair with someone
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I PAIRED OFF WITH Trish for the test.

Pair up

1. Form a pair
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: We PAIRED UP for the last activity

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