Word
cooperate
Meanings
To work together with others to achieve a common aim.
To be helpful by doing what someone asks; to comply rather than resist.
Definition
To cooperate means to work together willingly to achieve a shared goal.
To cooperate is to collaborate with other people or groups so that something can be done successfully. It often implies sharing effort, information, or responsibility rather than working alone. It can also mean complying with a request or rule instead of resisting it.
Examples
- If we cooperate across departments, we can deliver the project without last-minute chaos.
- She refused to cooperate with the mediator because she felt the process was unfair.
- They agreed to cooperate on the research, sharing data and dividing the workload carefully.
- I’m happy to cooperate, but I need the requirements in writing to avoid confusion.
- You’ll find the discussion more productive if you cooperate instead of trying to win every point.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "cooperate" with "collaborate" and forget that "cooperate" is frequently used with "with" (cooperate with someone).
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