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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024part•ner /ˈpɑrtnɚ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- one who is associated with another;
an associate:his partner in crime. - Lawone of two or more persons who have a business and share in the risks and profits:My business partners think your company is a good investment.
- a husband, wife, or lover:If you or your partner is infected with the HIV virus, contact a doctor at once.
- either of two people who dance together, etc.:an ice-skating partner.
part•ner•ship, n. [uncountable]promises of partnership.[countable]a partnership in the new company. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024part•ner (pärt′nər),USA pronunciation n. - a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor;
sharer;
associate. - Law
- a person associated with another or others as a principal or a contributor of capital in a business or a joint venture, usually sharing its risks and profits.
- See special partner.
- See silent partner.
- a husband or a wife;
spouse. - either of two people who dance together:my favorite partner in the waltz.
- a player on the same side or team as another:My tennis partner was an excellent player.
- Nautical, Naval Terms partners, a framework of timber round a hole in a ship's deck, to support a mast, capstan, pump, etc.
v.t. - to associate as a partner or partners with.
- to serve as the partner of.
- Middle English partener, alteration of parcener by association with part 1250–1300
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged colleague, accessory, accomplice.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: partner /ˈpɑːtnə/ n - an ally or companion: a partner in crime
- a member of a partnership
- one of a pair of dancers or players on the same side in a game: my bridge partner
- either member of a couple in a relationship
vb - to be or cause to be a partner (of)
Etymology: 14th Century: variant (influenced by part) of parcener |