phrasal verb

Pair off

Rank #1401Letter PInseparable

2Sections

Begin a romantic relationship

Meanings

  • Begin a romantic relationship (intransitive, International English)
  • people, hoping they will start a relationship (separable [obligatory], International English)
  • Form pairs (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • They PAIRED OFF shortly after starting university.
  • I tried to PAIR him OFF with my sister.
  • The class PAIRED OFF to practise the exam interviews.

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