ALL meanings of pair off
pair off
P p - transitivephrasal verb pair off match, put together in twos 1
- intransitivephrasal verb pair off form pairs, separate into twos 1
- noun plural pair off two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings. 1
- noun plural pair off something consisting of or regarded as having two parts or pieces joined together: a pair of scissors; a pair of slacks. 1
- noun plural pair off two individuals who are similar or in some way associated: a pair of liars; a pair of seal pups. 1
- noun plural pair off a married, engaged, or dating couple. 1
- noun plural pair off two mated animals. 1
- noun plural pair off a span or team: a pair of horses. 1
- noun plural pair off Government. two members on opposite sides in a deliberative body who for convenience, as to permit absence, arrange together to forgo voting on a given occasion. the arrangement thus made. 1
- noun plural pair off Cards. two playing cards of the same denomination without regard to suit or color. pairs, two card players who are matched together against different contestants. 1
- noun plural pair off pairs, pair skating. 1
- noun plural pair off Also called kinematic pair. Mechanics. two parts or pieces so connected that they mutually constrain relative motion. 1
- noun plural pair off Philately. two postage stamps joined together either vertically or horizontally. 1
- noun plural pair off a set or combination of more than two objects forming a collective whole: a pair of beads. 1
- verb with object pair off to arrange or designate in pairs or groups of two: She paired dancers for the waltz contest. 1
- verb with object pair off to form into a pair, as by matching, joining, etc.; match; couple: to pair freshly washed socks. 1
- verb with object pair off (of animals) to cause to mate. 1
- verb without object pair off to separate into pairs or groups of two (usually followed by off ): to pair off for a procession. 1
- verb without object pair off to form a pair or pairs. 1
- verb without object pair off to be a member of a pair. 1
- verb without object pair off to match with or resemble another. 1
- verb without object pair off to unite in close association with another, as in a business partnership, friendship, marriage, etc. 1
- verb without object pair off (of animals) to mate. 1
- verb without object pair off Government. (in a deliberative body) to form or arrange a pair. 1
- idioms pair off grow a pair, Slang: Vulgar. to act in a stereotypically manly way, as by being brave: Stop the whining and grow a pair! 1
- noun pair off to join or arrange (two people or things) in a pair 0
- noun pair off to go apart or separate into pairs 0
- phrasal verb pair off When people pair off or are paired off, they form a pair, often in order to become girlfriend and boyfriend. 0