Teamwork
'tiːmwɜːrk
Definitions
The combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient.
'tiːmwɜːrk
Collaborative effort
Successful projects often result from good teamwork.
💡 Simply: It's like when a group of friends works on a project together and everyone helps out to make it awesome. It means everyone works together nicely!
👶 For kids: When a group of people work together to do something.
More Examples
The company promotes teamwork among its employees.
Teamwork is crucial in emergency situations.
How It's Used
"Teamwork is essential for the success of any project."
"Their teamwork led them to win the championship."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Team player
Someone who works well with others and contributes to the team's success.
"She's a great team player, always willing to help her colleagues."
Team up
To join together to do something.
"They decided to team up on the project."
From "team" (Old English *tiēam* meaning 'offspring, family') and "work" (Old English *weorc* meaning 'deed, action'). The combined term emerged to emphasize collaborative effort.
The term gained prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the increasing importance of collaborative work environments in industries and sports.
Memory tip
Think of a team all working together as one, a unified work effort.
Word Origin
"Team: Of related people/creatures; Work: To perform an action."