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Definition of -share combining form from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

-share

combining form
 
/ʃeə(r)/
 
/ʃer/
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  1. (in nouns) an arrangement to divide something between two or more people, groups, etc.
    • a job-share (= a job that is done by two people who each work for part of the week)
    • (British English) a nanny share (= an arrangement for somebody to work for two families)
    see also timeshare
  2. (in verbs) using an arrangement in which two or more people or groups use or have the same thing
    • (especially British English) We encourage people to carshare to reduce congestion on the roads.
    • (North American English) to rideshare
See -share in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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