partner

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die mit einer anderen durch gemeinsame Tätigkeit, eine Beziehung oder ein geschäftliches Unternehmen verbunden ist.

A noun referring to a person who is associated with another in a shared activity, relationship, or business venture.

1. Business associateB1formal

   A person who shares ownership or responsibility in a business or enterprise.

   Geschäftspartner

   • She is a partner in a law firm.
   • The two partners decided to expand their business.
   • He introduced his new business partner at the meeting.

   Synonymeassociatecollaboratorcolleaguecopartner

   Antonymeadversarycompetitoropponentrival

2. Romantic or life partnerA2formal

   A person with whom one is in a romantic relationship or marriage.

   Partner

   • She lives with her partner in a small apartment.
   • He introduced his partner to his family.
   • They have been partners for over ten years.

   Synonymebetter halfcompanionconsortdomestic partnerlovermatesignificant otherspouse

3. Dance partnerA2formal

   A person with whom one dances, especially in a pair.

   Tanzpartner

   • She needed a dance partner for the waltz.
   • He was her partner for the tango competition.
   • They made a great dance partner pair.

   Synonymedancing partner

4. Sports partnerA2formal

   A person with whom one plays a game or sport, especially in doubles.

   Sportpartner

   • My tennis partner and I won the match.
   • He is looking for a golf partner for the weekend.
   • She and her doubles partner practiced every day.

   Synonymemateteammate

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich mit jemandem als Partner in einer Tätigkeit, einem Geschäft oder einer Beziehung zusammenzuschließen oder zu assoziieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or associating with someone as a partner in an activity, business, or relationship.

1. Join as a partnerB2formal

   To become a partner or associate with someone in a business or activity.

   Eine Partnerschaft eingehen

   • The two companies partnered to develop new technology.
   • She partnered with her colleague to launch the startup.
   • They partnered together to organize the charity event.

   Synonymeallyassociatecollaboratecooperatejoinlink upteam up

2. Pair upB1informal

   To form a pair or team with someone for a specific purpose.

   Sich zusammentun

   • The teacher partnered the students for the project.
   • He partnered with his best friend for the dance competition.
   • We partnered up to complete the assignment faster.

   Synonymeallycollaboratecouplejoin forceslink upteam up

Phrasal-Variantenpartner off