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3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'PAIR'

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We have definitions for 3 phrasal verbs with 'PAIR'

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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