Pair off

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verb

To come together in pairs, or to make people or things come together in pairs.

At the start of the dance, students began to pair off.
Visual representation of "pair off" - To come together in pairs, or to make people or things come together in pairs

Often appears as...

  • pair off for the dance
  • pair off romantically
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Visual representation of "pair off"
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Social Situations

Often used when people group up for social activities like dancing or games.

Illustration for Social Situations
Let's pair off and practice the new steps.
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Romantic Implication

May suggest people are forming romantic relationships or dating.

Illustration for Romantic Implication
It looks like John and Lisa paired off after the party.
Visual representation of the word "Pair off"

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