pair up
phrasal verb
paired up; pairing up; pairs up
: to join together for a purpose, job, etc.
The two organizations paired up to educate the public about the threat of global warming.
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During the coupling, Watson chose to pair up with Taylor Williams.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 June 2025
Yes, the two have paired up many times in the comics, but this is certainly the highest-profile instance of that ever now.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Lee was eager Tuesday to pair up with his new backcourt mate during Florida’s first team practice of the summer.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Attendees paired up and were given 10 minutes to ask each other about their schooling, work experiences, and career aspirations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 June 2025
Yes, the two have paired up many times in the comics, but this is certainly the highest-profile instance of that ever now.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Lee was eager Tuesday to pair up with his new backcourt mate during Florida’s first team practice of the summer.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Attendees paired up and were given 10 minutes to ask each other about their schooling, work experiences, and career aspirations.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2025
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“Pair up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pair%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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