verb

cooperate

cooperate, work together

We must cooperate to finish the project.

We must cooperate to finish the project.

The two countries agreed to cooperate on security.

The two countries agreed to cooperate on security.

((with sb.)) to work together with (sb.) She refused to cooperate with the police.

((on/in sth.)) to work together on (sth.) They cooperated on the new design.

Synonyms: collaborate, work together; Antonyms: compete, conflict

From Latin 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'operari' meaning 'to work'. It literally means 'to work together'.

Think of a 'co-pilot' and a pilot who must 'operate' a plane together. Co-operate.

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