Partner /(pärt"nẽr)/

Part·ner

Partner

n.
  1. One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer.
    My other self, the partner of my life.
  2. An associate in any business or occupation; a member of a partnership. See Partnership. (Law)
  3. A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like. (Naut.)

Phrases & Compounds
Dormant partner
See under Dormant, a.

Partner

v. t.
  1. To associate, to join. [Obs.]