Pair up: meaning, definitions and examples

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pair up

 

[ per ʌp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

intransitive

To become romantically involved with someone; to form a romantic relationship.

Synonyms

date, get-together, hook up

Examples of usage

  • He paired up with his coworker after the office party.
  • She paired up with her best friend's brother.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A partnership or pairing, especially in a romantic or social context.

Synonyms

couple, duo, partnership

Examples of usage

  • They make a great pair up on stage.
  • She's looking for a pair up for the dance competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "pair up" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fazer par

🇮🇳 जोड़ा बनाना

🇩🇪 paaren

🇮🇩 berpasangan

🇺🇦 спарити

🇵🇱 sparować

🇯🇵 ペアにする (pea ni suru)

🇫🇷 apparier

🇪🇸 emparejar

🇹🇷 eşleştirmek

🇰🇷 짝을 짓다 (jjag-eul jitda)

🇸🇦 تزاوج (tazawuj)

🇨🇿 spárovat

🇸🇰 spárovať

🇨🇳 配对 (pèiduì)

🇸🇮 pariti

🇮🇸 para saman

🇰🇿 жұптау

🇬🇪 წყვილება (tsqvileba)

🇦🇿 cütləşdirmək

🇲🇽 emparejar

Word origin

The phrase 'pair up' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of the words 'pair' and 'up'. It gained popularity in the context of forming romantic relationships or partnerships. Over time, it has become commonly used in informal conversations and social settings to describe the act of getting together with someone in a romantic or social capacity.