collaborate

[kəˈlabəreɪt]

collaborate Definition

  • 1to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve something
  • 2to cooperate traitorously with an enemy

Using collaborate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collaborate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The two companies decided to collaborate on a new project.

  • Example

    We are collaborating with several universities on this research.

  • Example

    He was accused of collaborating with the enemy during the war.

collaborate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for collaborate

Antonyms for collaborate

Idioms Using collaborate

  • to work together with someone or an organization to the fullest extent possible

    Example

    The two companies collaborated to the hilt to create the best product possible.

  • to work together very closely and effectively

    Example

    The two departments collaborated hand in glove to complete the project on time.

  • to work with an enemy or opponent, often in a traitorous way

    Example

    He was accused of collaborating with the enemy during the war.

Phrases with collaborate

  • to work together with someone on a particular project or task

    Example

    We are collaborating on a new book about climate change.

  • to work together with someone or an organization to achieve a common goal

    Example

    We are collaborating with the government to improve public transportation.

  • to work together with someone to oppose or fight against someone or something

    Example

    The two countries collaborated against their common enemy.

Origins of collaborate

from Latin 'collaborare', meaning 'to labor together'

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Summary: collaborate in Brief

The verb 'collaborate' [kəˈlabəreɪt] means to work together with others or organizations to achieve a common goal. It can also mean to cooperate traitorously with an enemy. Examples include 'The two companies decided to collaborate on a new project.' and 'He was accused of collaborating with the enemy during the war.' Phrases like 'collaborate on' and 'collaborate with' denote specific types of collaboration, while idioms like 'collaborate hand in glove' imply close cooperation.

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