partners
n. countablen. people who do an activity together, like a sport, a dance, or a business. It also means two people who are in a romantic relationship.
n. individuals who take part in an undertaking with another or others, especially in a business or shared activity. Often refers to the members of a committed romantic relationship or marriage.
The teacher told the students to work with their partners.
The two law firms decided to become business partners to handle larger international cases.
While the senior partners manage the firm's strategic direction, the junior associates handle the daily litigation and client communications.
Commonly used in professional contexts to indicate shared ownership and in social contexts to describe non-married committed couples.