Definition

1. Noun:
   • The practice of cooperating; working together for a common purpose or benefit: "Cooperation" refers to the process or act of individuals or groups working jointly towards the same end.
   • Joint operation or action: "Cooperation" signifies the state or fact of working in a coordinated way with others.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • International cooperation is vital to address climate change.
  • The project's success depended on the full cooperation of all team members.
  • There was a spirit of cooperation between the two departments.

Advanced Usage

• "In cooperation with": working jointly with a specified person or organization.
  • The study was conducted in cooperation with a major university.
• "As a gesture of cooperation": an action done to show a willingness to work together.
  • He shared the data as a gesture of cooperation.

Variants and Related Words

• Cooperate (verb): to work jointly towards the same end.
  • The two companies agreed to cooperate on the new venture.
• Cooperative (adjective): involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.
  • She was very cooperative during the interview.
• Cooperative (noun): a farm, business, or other organization owned and run jointly by its members.
  • They buy their groceries from a food cooperative.

Synonyms

• Collaboration: the action of working with someone to produce something.
• Teamwork: the combined action of a group.
• Joint effort: work done together by two or more parties.

Related Phrases

• Spirit of cooperation: a general attitude or willingness to work together.
  • We need to foster a spirit of cooperation to solve this problem.
• Cooperation agreement: a formal pact to work together.
  • The two nations signed a cooperation agreement.

Related Idioms

• "To lend one's cooperation": to agree to help or work with someone.
  • We hope you will lend your cooperation to this important initiative.

Noun

1. the practice of cooperating
   • economic cooperation
   • they agreed on a policy of cooperation
2. joint operation or action
   • their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission