Phrasal Verbs With 'Pair Off'

Pair off

Meaning:

Begin a romantic relationship

Example:

They PAIRED OFF shortly after starting university.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

Pair off

Meaning:

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

Meaning:

Form pairs

Example:

The class PAIRED OFF to practise the exam interviews.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

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