cooperate

co-op-er-ate · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To work jointly with others toward a common goal.

  2. 2.

    To comply with a request or assist willingly.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cooperate fully — to provide complete assistance
  • •
    cooperate with authorities — to assist official investigators
  • •
    refuse to cooperate — to decline to assist

Related words

Antonyms: compete, oppose, resist
See also: collaborate, cooperation, cooperative
Synonyms: collaborate, join forces, team up, work together

Etymology

From Late Latin cooperatus, past participle of cooperari meaning "to work together," from co- ("together") + operari ("to work").