Pair up: meaning, definitions and examples
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pair up
[ per ʌp ]
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.
informal
A partnership or pairing, especially in a romantic or social context.
Synonyms
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.