verb
Meaning 1
To separate into groups of two.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
pair off
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verb
Meaning 2
To join two people into a relationship.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To agree with one of the opposite party or opinion to abstain from voting on specified questions or issues.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, intransitive
Topics: government, politics
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 4
form a pair or pairs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The two old friends paired off
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pair, partner off, couple
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: unite, unify
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.