pair (EN)

noun, verb

noun “pair”

1. two separate similar things used together (such as shoes)
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   He bought a new pair of gloves because his old ones were worn out.
2. an object made of two connected similar parts (such as trousers or scissors)
   She used a pair of scissors to cut the wrapping paper.
3. two people who are doing something together or have a close relationship
   The pair danced gracefully across the stage during the performance.
4. a set of two cards of the same rank in card games
   He won the poker hand with a pair of jacks.
5. one of two matching items
   I found one earring but couldn't locate its pair.
6. an agreement between members of opposing sides not to vote on a specific issue
   The senators arranged a pair due to overlapping commitments.
7. (in cricket) a score of zero runs in both innings of a match
   The batsman was disappointed to score a pair in his first test match.
8. (slang) a man's testicles
   You need a real pair to attempt skydiving without an instructor.
9. (slang) a woman's breasts
   The dress accentuated her pair beautifully.

verb “pair”

1. to put two people or things together
   The teacher paired the students for the group project to encourage collaboration.
2. to go well together; to be a good match
   The bold flavors of the dish pair wonderfully with a light white wine.
3. to connect two electronic devices wirelessly
   He paired his wireless earbuds with his phone to listen to music during his jog.
4. (of animals) to come together to mate
   The birds pair during the spring season to raise their young.
5. to bring two animals together for breeding
   The biologist paired the endangered tigers in hopes of conservation.
6. (in politics) to agree with someone from an opposing side not to vote on a particular issue
   The politicians paired so that both could attend important family events without affecting the vote outcome.