Word
collaborate
Meanings
to work together with others on a project or task
to work jointly (often across organizations or groups) to produce something
Definition
To collaborate means to work together with other people to achieve a shared goal.
To collaborate is to cooperate with one or more people in order to create, solve, or achieve something together. It often involves sharing ideas, dividing tasks, and coordinating efforts. In professional and academic settings, collaboration usually implies ongoing communication and joint responsibility for the final result.
Examples
- I collaborate with our designers to ensure the report is clear as well as accurate.
- You can collaborate with classmates online, but you still need to agree on deadlines early.
- She collaborated with a museum to develop an exhibition that connects local history to current debates.
- They collaborate across time zones, using shared documents to keep decisions transparent.
Common mistake
Learners often say "collaborate together," but "collaborate" already means "work together," so "collaborate" or "collaborate with" is enough.
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