[intransitive, transitive] partner sb | partner (up) with sb to be sb's partner in an investment or business project在投资或商业项目中与某人合伙◆They considered partnering up with another company to buy the supermarket chain.他们考虑与另外一家公司合伙收购那家连锁超市。◆He had partnered Mr Hobbs in many business deals.他在很多生意中与霍布斯先生合作过。◆partnering strategies/skills合作策略／技巧