pair someone off

Related to word: pair

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to facilitate a meeting between two individuals with the intention of fostering a romantic relationship

    拉红线;媒合

    • Her friends tried to pair her off with the new boy who moved in.

      她的朋友试图撮合她和新搬来的男孩。

    • At the party, the host decided to pair off the singles.

      在派对上,主人决定撮合单身人士。

    • I want to pair my roommate off with that outstanding colleague of hers.

      我想撮合我的室友和她的那位优秀同事。