Cooperation
/koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
The act of working together to achieve a common goal.
/koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/
The process of working together to the same end.
The team's success depended on cooperation.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friends are building a fort. Cooperation means everyone helps, shares supplies, and works together to make the best fort ever! It's all about teamwork.
👶 For kids: Working together with others to do something.
More Examples
The police are investigating the case with the cooperation of the public.
We need to improve cooperation between the different departments.
How It's Used
"Successful business ventures often rely on cooperation between departments."
"International cooperation is crucial for addressing global challenges."
"Scientific advancements are often the result of cooperation and collaboration."
Idioms & expressions
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 cooperatio, from cooperari ('to work together'), from co- ('together') + operari ('to work').
The word 'cooperation' has been used since the 17th century, originally referring to the action of working together, and later encompassing collaborative endeavors in various fields.
Memory tip
Think of CO-OPERATION as working TOGETHER to build something, like a co-operative.