pair (EN)

substantiv, verb

substantiv “pair”

1. par
   Registrer Dem for å se oversettelsene av eksempelsentene og enspråklige definisjoner av hvert ord.

   He bought a new pair of gloves because his old ones were worn out.
2. et objekt laget av to sammenkoblede lignende deler (slik som bukser eller saks)
   She used a pair of scissors to cut the wrapping paper.
3. par (to personer)
   The pair danced gracefully across the stage during the performance.
4. et sett med to kort av samme rang i kortspill
   He won the poker hand with a pair of jacks.
5. en av to matchende gjenstander
   I found one earring but couldn't locate its pair.
6. en avtale mellom medlemmer av motstridende sider om å ikke stemme på en bestemt sak
   The senators arranged a pair due to overlapping commitments.
7. (i cricket) en poengsum på null løp i begge omgangene av en kamp
   The batsman was disappointed to score a pair in his first test match.
8. (slang) en manns testikler
   You need a real pair to attempt skydiving without an instructor.
9. (slang) en kvinnes bryster
   The dress accentuated her pair beautifully.

verb “pair”

1. pare
   The teacher paired the students for the group project to encourage collaboration.
2. passe sammen
   The bold flavors of the dish pair wonderfully with a light white wine.
3. å koble to elektroniske enheter trådløst
   He paired his wireless earbuds with his phone to listen to music during his jog.
4. pare seg
   The birds pair during the spring season to raise their young.
5. pare (for avl)
   The biologist paired the endangered tigers in hopes of conservation.
6. (i politikken) å bli enig med noen fra en motstående side om å ikke stemme i en bestemt sak
   The politicians paired so that both could attend important family events without affecting the vote outcome.