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noun ˈpɑːtnəˈpɑrtnər 1Either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity. arrange the children in pairs so that each person has a partner the striker looked sharp and eager as Jackson's partner in attack she and her dance partner were on the show for seven weeks Example sentencesExamples - Giggs began the game as his notional partner and when Ferguson finally decided to switch him back to the wing, it was too late.
- The rules of play and scoring are exactly as in the individual game, but partners combine their scores.
- Her dance partner didn't seem to take it too seriously, and laughed.
- He can play some defense, hit an occasional open jumper and provide Jordan a good partner for card games on team flights.
- She nodded, smiling as well as I led her to the dance floor while the other three obtained their own dancing partners.
- John loved to play cards and enjoyed many a good game with his playing partners on a Sunday night.
- Going into the quarterfinals game against my partner, Paul Gauthier, was tough.
- I tried changing dancing partners but he kept coming back.
- If you know any guys that want a ballroom dancing partner, tell me!
- He gets the team's undivided attention, but, for instance, he doesn't have a teammate as a drafting partner.
- Dance partners did not do this to one another.
- He is the perfect partner, a consummate dancer that complements, supports and enhances his dancing partner.
- It transpired that the two signatures on the card were those of his first-day playing partners, both of whom had signed it by mistake.
- People turned from their dancing partners and glared at me.
- Gretchen swallowed her sigh of disappointment and looked at her dancing partner.
- I got to dance with all three of my dancing partners.
- She stressed that it was a game played with a partner, so communication skills and co-operation were vital.
- If you do not have the training partners or full-time coaching and the medical back-up you need, it is virtually impossible.
- It also helps a lot that I've played with Kenny Jonsson; this is our third season together as defense partners.
- The beauty of the four-player game becomes apparent when partners work together.
- 1.1 A person or group that takes part with another or others in doing something.
he began to call potential coalition partners about forming a new government Scotland is the rest of the UK's second biggest trading partner - 1.2 Any of a number of individuals with interests and investments in a business or enterprise, among whom expenses, profits, and losses are shared.
a partner in a prosperous legal practice Example sentencesExamples - Maybe I've found my partner in crime.
- We acquired the rest or ran certain companies together with partners.
- Each member state contributes money into the European research pot and it's then up to our researchers to bid for support (always with partners from other member states).
- We are all equal partners in the business but with no nominated managing director.
- Like these shareholders, partners remain personally liable for any personally negligent acts.
- It is important to note that most of this new flexibility relates almost exclusively to individuals who are self-employed, sole traders or partners / directors of firms.
- I sat down at my lab counter where my chemistry lab partner was already sitting and guess who it was?
- Or I could point out that I have had any number of law partners with whom I have violently disagreed about politics.
- One or more partners must assume business risks and purchase considerable insurance to protect the business.
- This should be included in a partnership agreement and thought should be given to whom your partners are.
- Those people already working as partners in Irish accounting firms confirm that if you have what it takes to make it to the top, you will reap the rewards.
- Instead, the courts should be given the power to order the buy-out of a partner's share, as happens in company law.
- The limited partners are only liable to the extent of the assets they've contributed.
- But he acknowledged that each partner shared in the profits of the whole firm.
- Even though he's searching for partners to share the financial risk, it's uncertain whether he'll find takers.
- The two are former Seahawks teammates and partners in a human resource company.
- They had chosen their own lab partners, and they had picked each other.
- I'm a junior partner at a law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions.
- Thailand and Germany are also strategic trading partners.
- Often they have a local partner and some profit sharing arrangement.
Synonyms colleague, associate, co-worker, fellow worker, co-partner, collaborator, ally, comrade, companion, teammate
2Either member of a married couple or of an established unmarried couple. she lived with her partner 她与她的伴侣住在一起。 Example sentencesExamples - It is also asking for pensions for part-time firefighters, who are currently excluded, and wants normal widows and widower benefits made available to unmarried partners.
- He said home-based machines were difficult to operate and patients had to rely heavily on partners or family members for help with dialysis.
- Even though they eventually married different partners, they stayed in touch.
- All Salmon and Trout Club members and their partners are very welcome.
- Maybe you're afraid you weren't a good parent, partner, or friend.
- When you (or the surviving partner of a couple) die, the house is sold and the amount borrowed repaid.
- Effective June 30, 2004, common-law spouses now have the same rights and obligations as married partners.
- Roughly one of four couples consists of unmarried partners.
- At first local children had been welcoming, but they had started taking advantage of West and his partner until the couple had discouraged any more visits.
- It is pleasing that unmarried partners will now receive the same as married partners.
- There will rarely be problems for a legal spouse in a new country - but unmarried partners may both have to apply.
- Each had been barred from living in married student housing with her respective partner because neither couple is married.
- All past members and their partners are invited to attend.
- These ten have been chosen either for their ability to embarrass their partners while still together or for making life difficult after breaking up.
- One partner of a same-sex couple could well take this approach.
- She agreed that the couple were equal partners and that she could take care of herself.
- Egg donation is another method of infertility treatment, used when the female partner of a couple is unable to produce her own viable eggs.
- I do not appreciate members' partners or spouses being brought into this argument.
- Only three of them appear in their own right, and a further 22 appear with their partners or members of their family.
- A recurrent scenario is the long-term relationship of a late-twenties couple where the two partners have differing expectations.
- Should you have a child if your partner isn't willing?
Synonyms husband and wife, twosome 3A person with whom one has sex; a lover. 性伴侣；情人 make sure that you or your partner are using an effective method of contraception Example sentencesExamples - Leading the way are online chatrooms and other services which help people find a soul mate, a sex partner or even a lover.
- Your sex drive is expanded by this aspect, but it's necessary to restrict partners to those with whom you have intellectual rapport.
- This includes sexual partners and all members of the household, even if they are not yet showing any symptoms.
- In addition, since older lovers customarily gave their partners gifts or money from time to time, families often welcomed the financial gain.
- The number of partners with whom no condom was used is more specifically related to STD and pregnancy risk.
- Whether you are involved with a casual partner or a long-term lover, you aren't likely to go…
- No one enjoys seeing a former lover with a new partner; it can be a potent reminder of rejection.
- We must restore these patients to their full potential as partners, as lovers, as intimates, in short, as complete women and as complete people.
- Seriously you were the greatest sex partner I've ever had.
- Risk of cervical cancer is higher in women who have had multiple sexual partners.
- Lovers often notice their partners checking out during sex.
- Do you know that the more partners a young girl has increases her risk of cervical cancer?
- You must always agree with your partner / lover that you are acting out a role or fantasy.
- The plot heats up as lovers change partners, but for long stretches, the author pretty much abandons plot for a (usually amusing) digression.
- A 25-year-old man reports having multiple female sexual partners.
Synonyms spouse, husband, wife, consort, helpmate, helpmeet lover, girlfriend, boyfriend, fiancé, fiancée, significant other, live-in lover, cohabitee, common-law husband/wife, man, woman, mate Italian inamorato, inamorata informal hubby, old man, old lady, old woman, missus, missis, better half, other half, WAGs (wives and girlfriends), POSSLQ (person of the opposite sex sharing living quarters) British informal dutch, her indoors, boyf, girlf British rhyming slang trouble and strife dated beau, young man, lady informal, dated intended - 3.1US dialect, dated A friendly form of address by one man to another.
〈美，旧或方〉伙计
verb ˈpɑːtnəˈpɑrtnər [with object]1Be the partner of. 做…的搭档；使合伙 young farmers who partnered Isabel to the village dance 与伊莎贝尔结伴去参加村里舞会的年轻农夫。 Example sentencesExamples - Banks and government must effectively partner farmers' groups who perform.
- Gavin Clinch will again partner Steve Blakeley at half back and the pack is also likely to be unchanged.
- We do make sure certain standards are lived up to by all the manufacturers of all the various different companies that are partnered with us.
- He is also keen to develop gaming on board and says companies are queuing up to partner the airline on this initiative.
- Alan Reilly played up front with young Gavin Phelan with David Breen returning to partner Willie Byrne at the back.
- With that Jamie led her onto the floor, and proceeded to partner her for several dances.
- I cannot imagine they will find many other mobile phone companies to partner them in the future.
- By that time he expects to be partnered by a major mining company to fund the expensive process of gold extraction.
- Our decision, therefore, has been to partner the company.
- Dan Gordon had a greater influence on game once he partnered Gregory McCartan in midfield.
- The daughter of Blue Ocean was partnered by Michael Hussey and led with over a furlong to go to beat the newcomer, Fancy.
- In other circumstances I would say he needed to be slightly taller to adequately partner this ballerina.
- The Australia-theme evening includes a dinner with a pair of Australian wines to partner each course, followed by an auction of promises.
- This time she had the support of Majorie Elvidge at lead, as Mavis Puckering, who had partnered Wilson for the last two years, was unable to play.
- And even though they weren't partnered together, they were practically inseparable.
- With Chris Conway drafted to partner James Conway in a bid to break the Blues midfield stranglehold, they fired.
- Here men dance with men, women partner women, and anyone can lead or follow.
- He partnered several ballerinas successfully, most of all Patricia McBride.
- John Galvin also starts for the first time this season and will partner John Quane in midfield in the absence of the suspended Jason Stokes.
- The problem for Hughes is he has yet to find a suitable accomplice to partner the veteran goal-poacher up front.
Synonyms go with, go along with, travel with, keep someone company, tag along with, partner, escort, chaperone, attend, follow, conduct, lead, take, show, see, guide, steer, usher, pilot, convoy, help, assist, show someone the way - 1.1no object Associate or work together as partners.
〈北美〉合伙；成为搭档 we've partnered with several venues and organizations to bring fun science events to the city Example sentencesExamples - He silently curses how averse he is to risk and is beside himself with anxiety when given the opportunity to partner with the entrepreneur.
- This demonstrates that we can partner with nursing associations from around the world to gain from each other's expertise.
- A lot of Chinese enterprises have been partnering up with foreign companies in joint ventures.
- Like in gym, you usually have to partner with someone you don't even know.
- They may choose to partner with government but do not thereby abandon their freedom, independence, and unique identity.
- He wanted to partner with me but I gave him some things to think about and told him we would talk again this week, so maybe that will turn into something.
- She was sure to partner with people she knew and could trust.
- Our promise to partner with you also underscores our growing commitment to the development of young people as journalists.
- You can even partner with your competitor and that's the whole basis of the association movement.
- We have a whole team of licensed clinical professionals who are volunteers who partner with us.
- Be sure to partner with charities that tug at your personal heart strings as your commitment to these organizations will be stronger.
- An individual gallery can also partner with a local restaurant to offer gift certificates.
- We must partner with other professional organizations and industry to maintain viability.
- All of the foreign companies are partnered with local Taiwanese firms.
- Rice University Press will partner with organizations to provide more affordable publishing.
- Even though we didn't partner with them, we can certainly thank them.
- As such, partnering with local firms is a must, he says.
- Clark told the master chiefs that he considers them senior leadership and tasked them to partner with their commanding officers.
- We partner with other players to encourage curbside recycling.
- I am optimistic that we can partner with these organizations to accomplish our goals.
Derivativesadjective So, partnerless but hopeful, I decided to check it out. Example sentencesExamples - You may even worry that you will be partnerless soon.
- This is the first round where the contestants are partnerless.
- Her gaze fell on Amber once again, remembering that she was partnerless for the first fight.
- My married mates though have turned their initial sympathy into envy as they strive to live their unfulfilled singledom through the lives of the couple of us that are partnerless.
OriginMiddle English: alteration of parcener 'partner, joint heir', from Anglo-Norman French parcener, based on Latin partitio(n-) 'partition'. The change in the first syllable was due to association with part. The word partner is an alteration of parcener ‘partner, joint heir’, from Anglo-Norman French parcener, based on the Latin for partition, and thus related to the group of words at part. The change from ‘c’ to ‘t’ was to match part. Partner for a spouse dates from the early 17th century; the term came to be commonly applied to each person of an unmarried couple sharing a home towards the end of the 20th century. Partner in crime dates from the early 19th century.
noun ˈpɑːtnəˈpɑrtnər partnersNautical A timber framework secured to and strengthening the deck of a wooden ship around a hole through which a mast, capstan, pump, etc. pass. the mast was not chocked at the partners as it should have been
OriginLate Middle English: probably from Anglo-Norman pautenere ‘promiscuous woman, prostitute’. nounˈpärtnərˈpɑrtnər 1Either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity. arrange the children in pairs so that each person has a partner she and her dance partner were on the show for seven weeks Example sentencesExamples - The rules of play and scoring are exactly as in the individual game, but partners combine their scores.
- He is the perfect partner, a consummate dancer that complements, supports and enhances his dancing partner.
- Giggs began the game as his notional partner and when Ferguson finally decided to switch him back to the wing, it was too late.
- John loved to play cards and enjoyed many a good game with his playing partners on a Sunday night.
- The beauty of the four-player game becomes apparent when partners work together.
- If you do not have the training partners or full-time coaching and the medical back-up you need, it is virtually impossible.
- It also helps a lot that I've played with Kenny Jonsson; this is our third season together as defense partners.
- I got to dance with all three of my dancing partners.
- I tried changing dancing partners but he kept coming back.
- If you know any guys that want a ballroom dancing partner, tell me!
- Gretchen swallowed her sigh of disappointment and looked at her dancing partner.
- She stressed that it was a game played with a partner, so communication skills and co-operation were vital.
- She nodded, smiling as well as I led her to the dance floor while the other three obtained their own dancing partners.
- Dance partners did not do this to one another.
- He gets the team's undivided attention, but, for instance, he doesn't have a teammate as a drafting partner.
- Going into the quarterfinals game against my partner, Paul Gauthier, was tough.
- Her dance partner didn't seem to take it too seriously, and laughed.
- It transpired that the two signatures on the card were those of his first-day playing partners, both of whom had signed it by mistake.
- People turned from their dancing partners and glared at me.
- He can play some defense, hit an occasional open jumper and provide Jordan a good partner for card games on team flights.
- 1.1 A person or group that takes part with another or others in doing something.
China is a major trading partner for Australia and the US - 1.2 Any of a number of individuals with interests and investments in a business or enterprise, among whom expenses, profits, and losses are shared.
a partner in a prosperous legal practice Example sentencesExamples - The two are former Seahawks teammates and partners in a human resource company.
- Often they have a local partner and some profit sharing arrangement.
- Even though he's searching for partners to share the financial risk, it's uncertain whether he'll find takers.
- Thailand and Germany are also strategic trading partners.
- I sat down at my lab counter where my chemistry lab partner was already sitting and guess who it was?
- One or more partners must assume business risks and purchase considerable insurance to protect the business.
- Instead, the courts should be given the power to order the buy-out of a partner's share, as happens in company law.
- Or I could point out that I have had any number of law partners with whom I have violently disagreed about politics.
- The limited partners are only liable to the extent of the assets they've contributed.
- It is important to note that most of this new flexibility relates almost exclusively to individuals who are self-employed, sole traders or partners / directors of firms.
- This should be included in a partnership agreement and thought should be given to whom your partners are.
- I'm a junior partner at a law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions.
- They had chosen their own lab partners, and they had picked each other.
- We acquired the rest or ran certain companies together with partners.
- But he acknowledged that each partner shared in the profits of the whole firm.
- Those people already working as partners in Irish accounting firms confirm that if you have what it takes to make it to the top, you will reap the rewards.
- We are all equal partners in the business but with no nominated managing director.
- Like these shareholders, partners remain personally liable for any personally negligent acts.
- Maybe I've found my partner in crime.
- Each member state contributes money into the European research pot and it's then up to our researchers to bid for support (always with partners from other member states).
Synonyms colleague, associate, co-worker, fellow worker, co-partner, collaborator, ally, comrade, companion, teammate
2Either member of a married couple or of an established unmarried couple. she lived with her partner 她与她的伴侣住在一起。 Example sentencesExamples - All past members and their partners are invited to attend.
- At first local children had been welcoming, but they had started taking advantage of West and his partner until the couple had discouraged any more visits.
- Even though they eventually married different partners, they stayed in touch.
- It is also asking for pensions for part-time firefighters, who are currently excluded, and wants normal widows and widower benefits made available to unmarried partners.
- There will rarely be problems for a legal spouse in a new country - but unmarried partners may both have to apply.
- Each had been barred from living in married student housing with her respective partner because neither couple is married.
- I do not appreciate members' partners or spouses being brought into this argument.
- When you (or the surviving partner of a couple) die, the house is sold and the amount borrowed repaid.
- Should you have a child if your partner isn't willing?
- These ten have been chosen either for their ability to embarrass their partners while still together or for making life difficult after breaking up.
- Only three of them appear in their own right, and a further 22 appear with their partners or members of their family.
- Roughly one of four couples consists of unmarried partners.
- A recurrent scenario is the long-term relationship of a late-twenties couple where the two partners have differing expectations.
- Effective June 30, 2004, common-law spouses now have the same rights and obligations as married partners.
- He said home-based machines were difficult to operate and patients had to rely heavily on partners or family members for help with dialysis.
- It is pleasing that unmarried partners will now receive the same as married partners.
- Maybe you're afraid you weren't a good parent, partner, or friend.
- Egg donation is another method of infertility treatment, used when the female partner of a couple is unable to produce her own viable eggs.
- She agreed that the couple were equal partners and that she could take care of herself.
- One partner of a same-sex couple could well take this approach.
- All Salmon and Trout Club members and their partners are very welcome.
Synonyms husband and wife, twosome 3A person with whom one has sex; a lover. 性伴侣；情人 make sure that you or your partner are using an effective method of contraception Example sentencesExamples - Your sex drive is expanded by this aspect, but it's necessary to restrict partners to those with whom you have intellectual rapport.
- Whether you are involved with a casual partner or a long-term lover, you aren't likely to go…
- You must always agree with your partner / lover that you are acting out a role or fantasy.
- Lovers often notice their partners checking out during sex.
- Do you know that the more partners a young girl has increases her risk of cervical cancer?
- Seriously you were the greatest sex partner I've ever had.
- We must restore these patients to their full potential as partners, as lovers, as intimates, in short, as complete women and as complete people.
- No one enjoys seeing a former lover with a new partner; it can be a potent reminder of rejection.
- This includes sexual partners and all members of the household, even if they are not yet showing any symptoms.
- The plot heats up as lovers change partners, but for long stretches, the author pretty much abandons plot for a (usually amusing) digression.
- Leading the way are online chatrooms and other services which help people find a soul mate, a sex partner or even a lover.
- The number of partners with whom no condom was used is more specifically related to STD and pregnancy risk.
- A 25-year-old man reports having multiple female sexual partners.
- In addition, since older lovers customarily gave their partners gifts or money from time to time, families often welcomed the financial gain.
- Risk of cervical cancer is higher in women who have had multiple sexual partners.
Synonyms spouse, husband, wife, consort, helpmate, helpmeet - 3.1US dated, dialect A friendly form of address by one man to another.
〈美，旧或方〉伙计
verbˈpärtnərˈpɑrtnər [with object]1Be the partner of. 做…的搭档；使合伙 young farmers who partnered Isabel to the village dance 与伊莎贝尔结伴去参加村里舞会的年轻农夫。 Example sentencesExamples - The problem for Hughes is he has yet to find a suitable accomplice to partner the veteran goal-poacher up front.
- And even though they weren't partnered together, they were practically inseparable.
- John Galvin also starts for the first time this season and will partner John Quane in midfield in the absence of the suspended Jason Stokes.
- Gavin Clinch will again partner Steve Blakeley at half back and the pack is also likely to be unchanged.
- The daughter of Blue Ocean was partnered by Michael Hussey and led with over a furlong to go to beat the newcomer, Fancy.
- He partnered several ballerinas successfully, most of all Patricia McBride.
- The Australia-theme evening includes a dinner with a pair of Australian wines to partner each course, followed by an auction of promises.
- With that Jamie led her onto the floor, and proceeded to partner her for several dances.
- In other circumstances I would say he needed to be slightly taller to adequately partner this ballerina.
- Our decision, therefore, has been to partner the company.
- Here men dance with men, women partner women, and anyone can lead or follow.
- He is also keen to develop gaming on board and says companies are queuing up to partner the airline on this initiative.
- Banks and government must effectively partner farmers' groups who perform.
- We do make sure certain standards are lived up to by all the manufacturers of all the various different companies that are partnered with us.
- Alan Reilly played up front with young Gavin Phelan with David Breen returning to partner Willie Byrne at the back.
- This time she had the support of Majorie Elvidge at lead, as Mavis Puckering, who had partnered Wilson for the last two years, was unable to play.
- Dan Gordon had a greater influence on game once he partnered Gregory McCartan in midfield.
- I cannot imagine they will find many other mobile phone companies to partner them in the future.
- With Chris Conway drafted to partner James Conway in a bid to break the Blues midfield stranglehold, they fired.
- By that time he expects to be partnered by a major mining company to fund the expensive process of gold extraction.
Synonyms go with, go along with, travel with, keep someone company, tag along with, partner, escort, chaperone, attend, follow, conduct, lead, take, show, see, guide, steer, usher, pilot, convoy, help, assist, show someone the way - 1.1no object Associate or work together as partners.
〈北美〉合伙；成为搭档 we've partnered with several venues and organizations to bring fun science events to the city Example sentencesExamples - As such, partnering with local firms is a must, he says.
- You can even partner with your competitor and that's the whole basis of the association movement.
- Even though we didn't partner with them, we can certainly thank them.
- We partner with other players to encourage curbside recycling.
- He silently curses how averse he is to risk and is beside himself with anxiety when given the opportunity to partner with the entrepreneur.
- We must partner with other professional organizations and industry to maintain viability.
- Like in gym, you usually have to partner with someone you don't even know.
- All of the foreign companies are partnered with local Taiwanese firms.
- She was sure to partner with people she knew and could trust.
- They may choose to partner with government but do not thereby abandon their freedom, independence, and unique identity.
- Clark told the master chiefs that he considers them senior leadership and tasked them to partner with their commanding officers.
- I am optimistic that we can partner with these organizations to accomplish our goals.
- An individual gallery can also partner with a local restaurant to offer gift certificates.
- He wanted to partner with me but I gave him some things to think about and told him we would talk again this week, so maybe that will turn into something.
- This demonstrates that we can partner with nursing associations from around the world to gain from each other's expertise.
- Rice University Press will partner with organizations to provide more affordable publishing.
- Be sure to partner with charities that tug at your personal heart strings as your commitment to these organizations will be stronger.
- A lot of Chinese enterprises have been partnering up with foreign companies in joint ventures.
- Our promise to partner with you also underscores our growing commitment to the development of young people as journalists.
- We have a whole team of licensed clinical professionals who are volunteers who partner with us.
OriginMiddle English: alteration of parcener ‘partner, joint heir’, from Anglo-Norman French parcener, based on Latin partitio(n-) ‘partition’. The change in the first syllable was due to association with part. nounˈpärtnərˈpɑrtnər partnersNautical A timber framework secured to and strengthening the deck of a wooden ship around a hole through which a mast, capstan, pump, etc. pass. the mast was not chocked at the partners as it should have been
OriginLate Middle English: probably from Anglo-Norman pautenere ‘promiscuous woman, prostitute’. |