pair off
phrasal verb
paired off; pairing off; pairs off
1
: to join together in a romantic relationship
He hated being single while his friends were pairing off and having kids.
2
: to join or to cause others to join to form a group of two
People paired off for the next dance.
She paired the students off.
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Eventually, Annie and Link pair off and things get hot and heavy in the Jungle Room.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
More than 100 student volunteers will get first hand knowledge of the industry Sunday, when they are paired off to assist the wineries and restaurants.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Wrestlers pair off, practicing moves at light speed.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Before then, Jackie Wiles will look to get Team USA's other main medal-contending pairing off to a strong start.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
More than 100 student volunteers will get first hand knowledge of the industry Sunday, when they are paired off to assist the wineries and restaurants.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Wrestlers pair off, practicing moves at light speed.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Before then, Jackie Wiles will look to get Team USA's other main medal-contending pairing off to a strong start.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pair off
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“Pair off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pair%20off. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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