co-operation

Two children demonstrate co-operation by building a tower of wooden blocks together.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Joint action or effort: "co-operation" refers to the process of working together towards a common goal or purpose.
   • Willingness to collaborate: "co-operation" can also mean the act of being helpful and compliant with others.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The project succeeded because of the co-operation between the two departments. (Joint effort between groups.)
  • She showed great co-operation by following all the instructions. (Willingness to be helpful and compliant.)

Advanced Usage

• "in co-operation with": together with; in collaboration with.

  • The research was conducted in co-operation with the university. (The research was done collaboratively.)

• "co-operation agreement": a formal contract or understanding to work together.

  • The two countries signed a co-operation agreement on trade. (A formal pact for joint efforts.)

Variants and Related Words

• Co-operative (adj): involving or characterized by co-operation.

  • The team had a co-operative attitude. (They were willing to work together.)

• Co-operator (n): a person who engages in co-operation.

  • She is a reliable co-operator in group tasks. (She works well with others.)

Synonyms

• Collaboration: working jointly with others.
• Teamwork: the combined action of a group.
• Unity: the state of being joined together.

Related Idioms

• "to pull together": to work co-operatively as a team.

  • If we all pull together, we can finish on time. (If we co-operate, we can succeed.)

• "to be on the same page": to have a shared understanding or goal.

  • We need to be on the same page for this to work. (We need co-operation and agreement.)