Pair up

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verb

To come together or join with someone else to make a pair.

Students, please pair up for the next activity.
Visual representation of "pair up" - To come together or join with someone else to make a pair.

Often appears as...

  • would you pair up?
  • let us pair up

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "pair up"
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Informal Setting

Used in casual contexts, such as classroom activities or games.

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In the party game, we had to pair up and hold balloons between us.
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Collaboration

Implies working together on a task or activity.

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For the science project, we need to pair up and share research.
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Temporary Unions

Suggests a short-term partnership for a specific purpose.

Illustration for Temporary Unions
Let's pair up to solve this puzzle quickly.
Visual representation of the word "Pair up"

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