collaborate
Meaning
To collaborate is to engage in a cooperative effort with one or more individuals or entities, often involving the sharing of knowledge, resources, and responsibilities, with the aim of achieving a common goal, particularly in contexts that require interdi
💡 While "collaborate" is often used in professional and academic contexts, it is important to distinguish it from mere cooperation; collaboration implies a deeper integration of ideas and contributions rather than superficial agreement or assistance.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
a
small
group
of
neighbours
met
by
the
playground
to
discuss
how
they
could
restore
the
neglected
green
space
.
They
agreed
to
collaborate
on
a
clear
plan
:
some
would
raise
funds
,
others
would
source
plants
,
and
one
person
would
handle
communication
with
the
council
.
After
a
brief
debate
they
reached
a
consensus
about
which
paths
to
keep
and
which
flowerbeds
to
expand
,
because
everyone
wanted
a
practical
but
attractive
layout
.
To
ensure
the
work
progressed
smoothly
they
allocated
tasks
according
to
each
person's
skills
and
set
a
tentative
schedule
for
the
spring
weekend
workdays
.
Throughout
the
conversation
they
exchanged
constructive
ideas
and
remained
open
to
small
changes
that
respected
both
budgetary
limits
and
the
neighbours'
preferences
.
By
the
end
of
the
meeting
they
felt
confident
that
this
modest
,
cooperative
project
would
strengthen
local
ties
as
well
as
improve
the
park
.
Common Phrases
collaborate with
collaborate on
collaborative efforts
Synonyms
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