partner

UK /ˈpɑːt.nə(ɹ)/ US /ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/
noun 5verb 2name 1

Definitions

noun

1

Either of a pair of people or things that belong together.

2

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

business partner

dance partner

3

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

He Suſpends on theſe Reaſons, that Thomas Rue had granted a general Diſcharge to Adam Muſhet, who was his Conjunct, and correus debendi, after the alleadged Service, which Diſcharged Muſhet, and conſequently Houstoun his Partner.

4

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

New guidance on how to prosecute abusive partners for controlling and coercive behaviour has highlighted the phenomenon of love-bombing, a tactic used by suspects to confuse victims and gain more control.

5

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance.[…]But she said she must go back, and when they joined the crowd again her partner was haled off with a frightened look to the royal circle, […].

verb

1

To join as a partner.

2

To work or perform as a partner.

“In the current period, when people are embedded in social and informational bubbles with like-minded friends and relatives,” he says, “the idea of partnering with someone from a different bubble is understandably daunting. At a minimum it’s awkward and complicated.”

Tesco has partnered with Direct Rail Services (DRS) to launch a new refrigerated rail freight service from Tilbury to Coatbridge.

name

1

A surname.

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