pairing

UK
/ˈpeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈperɪŋ/
pairingnoun
pairings
pl
UK
/ˈpeə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛr.ɪŋ/
Translations
The wine and cheese pairing was exquisite.
Пара вина и сыра была изысканной.
The pairing of colors in the painting was striking.
Сочетание цветов в картине было поразительным.
The pairing of these two flavors creates a unique combination.
Комбинация этих двух вкусов создает уникальное сочетание.
Definitions
The act of grouping two people or things together.
The pairing of wine and cheese is an art that many sommeliers master.
A set of two people or things that are grouped together.
The dance competition required each participant to form a pairing with another dancer.
The process of establishing a connection between two electronic devices so that they can communicate, especially via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth pairing is quick and secure on the latest phones.
pairinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈperɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "pairing algorithm").
Definitions
Relating to or used for matching or linking two things.
The pairing function assigns each point a unique coordinate.
pairnoun
Definitions
Two corresponding things designed for use together.
I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
Two people who are associated together, often in a romantic or professional context.
The pair decided to start a business together.
A set of two similar or identical items.
I need a pair of gloves for the winter.
A couple in a card game, consisting of two cards of the same rank.
He won the round with a pair of aces.
In some legislative bodies, an arrangement between two members of opposing parties to abstain from voting so that the result is unaffected.
Because of their pair, neither MP voted on the controversial bill.
pairverb

pairing

Gerund

paired
Past Simple
paired
Past Participle
pairing
Gerund
UK
/peə/
US
/per/
Translations
The teacher decided to pair the students for the project.
Учитель решил сочетать студентов для проекта.
The zookeepers are trying to pair the pandas for breeding.
Смотрители зоопарка пытаются спаривать панд для разведения.
Definitions
To join or match two individual items so they function or are used together.
After doing the laundry, she had to pair the socks before putting them away.
To form a partnership or team with someone.
For the project, we need to pair with a classmate to complete the assignment.
To arrange animals in pairs for breeding.
The zookeeper decided to pair the pandas to encourage mating.
To establish a wireless connection between two electronic devices.
First, pair your headphones with the laptop via Bluetooth.
pairadjective
Definitions
Used before another noun to indicate that something involves or is designed for two people or things acting together.
Pair programming sessions often improve code quality.