Collaborate
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/
Definitions
To work together with someone else to achieve a common goal.
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/
To work jointly on an activity or project.
The students collaborated on a science project.
💡 Simply: Imagine two friends building a LEGO castle together. That's collaboration! It means working as a team to create something awesome.
👶 For kids: Working together to build something awesome!
More Examples
The artists collaborated on a mural for the town square.
How It's Used
"The marketing and sales teams collaborated on the new product launch."
"The researchers collaborated on a groundbreaking study."
From Latin *collaborare, from *col- 'together' + *laborare 'to work'.
The word's usage has increased significantly in recent decades, reflecting a greater emphasis on teamwork in various fields.
Memory tip
Think 'co' (together) + 'labor' (work) + 'ate' (past tense).
Word Origin
"to labor together"