Cooperating
koʊˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
Definitions
To work jointly toward a common purpose or goal.
koʊˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
Working jointly toward the same end.
The students are cooperating on the science project.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friend are building a Lego castle together. You're cooperating when you both help put the pieces together to make the castle!
👶 For kids: Working together to do something.
More Examples
The police and the local community are cooperating to reduce crime.
The software programs are cooperating seamlessly to improve efficiency.
How It's Used
"The two companies are cooperating to develop new technologies."
"The nations are cooperating on environmental issues."
"Scientists are cooperating on this experiment."
Idioms & expressions
Cooperate with
To work together with a person or group.
"We must cooperate with the local authorities."
In cooperation with
Working together with another party or entity to achieve a common goal.
"The museum curated the exhibition in cooperation with several local artists."
From Late Latin *cooperari* 'to work together', from *co-* 'together' + *operari* 'to work'.
The word 'cooperate' has been used since the late 17th century to denote working jointly.
Memory tip
Think of a team building a structure; everyone is *cooperating* by doing their part.