pairs up

Joins with another

Pairs up means to form a duo or partnership with someone else, typically for a task, activity, or collaboration: The teacher had everyone pair up for the project.

It implies joining with one other person specifically, as opposed to forming larger groups.

Often used in classroom, workplace, or social settings where people need partners.

Related

synchronize · unite · conjugation · coupling · connect · link · assemble · tandem · bond · equate · team · join forces · buddy up · team up · correlate · match · perfect match · odd couple

Opposites
grouping/partnership

pairs upsplits up

Ends a partnership

goes it alone · separates · breaks apart · disperses · scatters

connection/separation

pairs upsplits up

Ends a partnership

breaks up · separates · uncouples · divides · disconnects

Family

pair, pairs, paired, pairing, upping

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G