cooperation
noun/kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
/kəʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/
(British English also co-operation)
[uncountable]- the fact of doing something together or of working together towards a shared aim
- They offered their cooperation on the project.
- in cooperation with somebody a report produced by the government in cooperation with the chemical industry
- cooperation between A and B We would like to see closer cooperation between parents and schools.
- cooperation with somebody We should like to thank you for your cooperation with us.
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementc1- The film was made in cooperation with the local council.
- There is a need for greater economic cooperation.
- They are seeking the cooperation of senior medical staff.
- We are hoping to enlist the cooperation of women's groups.
- We asked for their cooperation in the collection of data.
- We have the full cooperation of all the departments involved.
- With the cooperation of the public, the police may be able to catch this man.
- a society founded on mutual cooperation and shared prosperity
- an attempt to promote cooperation between universities and industry
- increased technical cooperation among large companies
- political cooperation between the two groups
- promoting cooperation between universities and industry
- This success couldn't have been achieved without your cooperation.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
- complete
- full
- …
- need
- require
- ask for
- …
- in cooperation with
- with somebody’s cooperation
- without somebody’s cooperation
- …
- have the cooperation of somebody
- a lack of cooperation
- a need for cooperation
- …
- cooperation (with somebody) (in doing something) a desire to be helpful and do as you are asked
- We would be grateful for your cooperation in clearing the hall as quickly as possible.
- You will need a bit of cooperation from your family.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
- complete
- full
- …
- need
- require
- ask for
- …
- in cooperation with
- with somebody’s cooperation
- without somebody’s cooperation
- …
- have the cooperation of somebody
- a lack of cooperation
- a need for cooperation
- …
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin cooperatio(n-), from the verb cooperari, from co- ‘together’ + operari ‘to work’; later reinforced by French coopération.
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