pair off
phrasal verb
paired off; pairing off; pairs off
1
: to join together in a romantic relationship
He hated being single while his friends were pairing off and having kids.
2
: to join or to cause others to join to form a group of two
People paired off for the next dance.
She paired the students off.
Examples of pair off in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The new districts included a few controversial changes, with eight state representatives who were paired off into districts with other state legislators, and incumbent Democrat Rep. Lucy McBath being drawn out of the 7th Congressional District.
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Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
The All Stars draw knives randomly, pairing off Gregory and Soo, Mei and Manny, Sara and Michelle, Justin and Danny, Jeremy and Dan, and Savannah and Shota.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2024
This week's challenge would be for the chefs to pair off and create two dishes that represent the theme of duality — a signature of Wright’s creations.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Soon, the women paired off into their own conversations.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
In January 2023, the network officially pulled the pair off the series.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Circumstances change — people pair off, have children, choose lives that seem at odds with the dreams of youth.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
On last week’s episode (March 22), the top six contestants were paired off into duos and asked to makeover gender-neutral bathrooms for an HGTV-style renovation comedy challenge.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
The latest season of Bachelor in Paradise saw Russell and Jones paired off as a couple by the second episode.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2023
Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
The All Stars draw knives randomly, pairing off Gregory and Soo, Mei and Manny, Sara and Michelle, Justin and Danny, Jeremy and Dan, and Savannah and Shota.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2024
This week's challenge would be for the chefs to pair off and create two dishes that represent the theme of duality — a signature of Wright’s creations.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Soon, the women paired off into their own conversations.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
In January 2023, the network officially pulled the pair off the series.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
Circumstances change — people pair off, have children, choose lives that seem at odds with the dreams of youth.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
On last week’s episode (March 22), the top six contestants were paired off into duos and asked to makeover gender-neutral bathrooms for an HGTV-style renovation comedy challenge.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
The latest season of Bachelor in Paradise saw Russell and Jones paired off as a couple by the second episode.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2023
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“Pair off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pair%20off. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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