Phrasal Verb: Pair off

Pair off - Begin a romantic relationship

Example:

They PAIRED OFF shortly after starting university.

Notes:

- Intransitive

- International English

Pair off - Introduce people, hoping they will start a relationship

Example:

I tried to PAIR him OFF with my sister.

Notes:

- Separable [obligatory]

- International English

Pair off - Form pairs

Example:

The class PAIRED OFF to practise the exam interviews.

Notes:

- Intransitive

- International English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'PAIR'

- Pair off
- Pair off with
- Pair up

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