pair off

US /peər ɔf/
UK /peər ɔf/
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in paren gaan, paren vormen

to form a pair or to cause people or things to form pairs

:
The students were asked to pair off for the group activity.
De studenten werd gevraagd om in paren te gaan voor de groepsactiviteit.
The dancers began to pair off as the music started.
De dansers begonnen in paren te gaan toen de muziek begon.