Question 1

What does "couple up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To enter into a romantic relationship with someone.

Question 2

How do you use "couple up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Several of the contestants on the show ended up coupling up before the series finished.

Question 3

Is "couple up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"couple up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The romantic sense is common in everyday speech. The mechanical sense (coupling two railway carriages) is more technical. Often used to describe people getting into relationships during a particular event or period.

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