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Partner is sometimes used as a synonym for a [[husband]] or a [[wife]] but nowadays also includes couples who cohabit out of wedlock or in a [[same-sex marriage]]. | Partner is sometimes used as a synonym for a [[husband]] or a [[wife]] but nowadays also includes couples who cohabit out of wedlock or in a [[same-sex marriage]]. | ||
| − | In sports and games a partner is one of a pair who play together as a team; e.g. [[tennis]], [[ | + | In sports and games a partner is one of a pair who play together as a team; e.g. [[tennis]], [[bowling]], or [[bridge]]. |
| − | When two people dance together, such as in ballroom dancing or ballet then they are | + | When two people dance together, such as in ballroom dancing or ballet then they are also known as dance-partners. |
[[Category:Dictionary]] | [[Category:Dictionary]] | ||
[[Category:Sports]] | [[Category:Sports]] | ||
[[Category:Business]] | [[Category:Business]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:58, December 13, 2009
A partner is a person who is involved with one or more others in a common interest. In business partners may refer to members of professional practice or those who run and finance a company. A silent partner or a sleeping partner refers to someone who has made an investment in the business and shares the profits but takes no part in the day-to-day management.
Partner is sometimes used as a synonym for a husband or a wife but nowadays also includes couples who cohabit out of wedlock or in a same-sex marriage.
In sports and games a partner is one of a pair who play together as a team; e.g. tennis, bowling, or bridge.
When two people dance together, such as in ballroom dancing or ballet then they are also known as dance-partners.