collaborate

[kəˈlabəreɪt]

collaborate Definition

• 1. to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve something
• 2. to 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

• cooperate
• unite
• work together
• team up
• join forces

Antonyms for collaborate

• compete
• oppose
• disagree

Idioms Using collaborate

• collaborate to the hilt

  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.

• collaborate hand in glove

  to work together very closely and effectively

  Example

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

• collaborate with the enemy

  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

• collaborate on

  to work together with someone on a particular project or task

  Example

  We are collaborating on a new book about climate change.

• collaborate with

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

  Example

  We are collaborating with the government to improve public transportation.

• collaborate against

  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.