Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pair-up

phrasal verb
/ˈpɛr ʌp/
Definition
To come together or match with another person or thing in a duo or couple.
Examples
  • In the group activity, students were encouraged to pair up for better collaboration.
  • They decided to pair up for the science project to share the workload.
  • The teacher asked the children to pair up with a buddy for the game.
Meaning
The act of forming a pair, whether in a physical sense or in a team or partnership context.
Synonyms
  • couple
  • team up
  • partner
  • match