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pair off

phrasal verb with pair
 
/peər/
 
US  /per/ verb

Definition

to begin a romantic or sexual relationship with someone: All my friends seem to be pairing off and getting married. Ravens nest very early in the spring and they pair off in the late autumn.Finding a partner
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