Question 1

What does "pair up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To join with one other person to form a working partnership or team of two.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

OK everyone, pair up with the person next to you and discuss the article for five minutes.

Question 3

Is "pair up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"pair up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in classroom and workshop settings. Also used in sports and social situations. Can be used as a command ('pair up') or a description ('they paired up').

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