pair up
phrasal verb
paired up; pairing up; pairs up
: to join together for a purpose, job, etc.
The two organizations paired up to educate the public about the threat of global warming.
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How to Watch The Masters McIlroy and DeChambeau are paired up for the final round, with both set to tee off at 2:30 p.m. ET (TV: CBS; streaming: Masters.com/Masters app).
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Simply plug the Deeper Connect Air into your computer’s USB-C port, find a server from over 150,000 options, and pair up to five devices simultaneously.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
Brodsky said international companies will need to pair up with local partners to flourish.
—Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
In Monday night's episode, the remaining 42 singers, sleep deprived from overnight rehearsals, paired up for the head-to-head round.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Simply plug the Deeper Connect Air into your computer’s USB-C port, find a server from over 150,000 options, and pair up to five devices simultaneously.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2025
Brodsky said international companies will need to pair up with local partners to flourish.
—Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Pair up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pair%20up. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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