partner
associate / spouse / companion
Transitive Verb[C] Countable
pl: partnerspast: partneredpp: partnereding: partnering
This word carries a strong sense of equality and shared responsibility. Whether in a professional or romantic context, it suggests a symbiotic relationship where two parties operate on the same level of authority or commitment, rather than a hierarchy of leader and follower.
Used to count individual people who share a role or relationship, such as having two business partners.
Meanings
Examples
Phrasal Verbs
partner up
to join with another person to complete a task or activity
The students were told to partner up for the chemistry experiment.
partner with
to form a professional or strategic alliance with another person or organization
The small boutique decided to partner with a larger distributor to reach more customers.