pair off
US /peər ɔf/
UK /peər ɔf/

1.
in paren gaan, paren vormen
to form a pair or to cause people or things to form pairs
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The students were asked to pair off for the group activity.
De studenten werd gevraagd om in paren te gaan voor de groepsactiviteit.
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The dancers began to pair off as the music started.
De dansers begonnen in paren te gaan toen de muziek begon.