participation

[pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn]

participation Definition

• 1. the act of taking part in an activity or event
• 2. the fact of being involved with others in doing something

Using participation: Examples

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

• Example

  The participation of all members is essential for the success of the project.

• Example

  Her participation in the marathon was impressive.

• Example

  The company encourages employee participation in decision-making.

• Example

  The government is seeking greater participation from citizens in the political process.

participation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for participation

• involvement
• engagement
• partaking
• sharing
• contribution

Antonyms for participation

• nonparticipation
• abstention

Idioms Using participation

• have a hand in something

  to be involved in something, especially in a significant way

  Example

  She had a hand in organizing the charity event and it was a huge success.

• get in on the act

  to become involved in an activity or situation that others are already involved in

  Example

  When they saw how much fun we were having, they wanted to get in on the act too.

• take part in something

  to participate in an activity or event

  Example

  I'm planning to take part in the charity walk next month.

Phrases with participation

• active participation

  actively taking part in an activity or event

  Example

  Active participation in class discussions is important for learning.

• participation trophy

  a trophy or award given to all participants in a competition, regardless of their performance

  Example

  The little league team received participation trophies at the end of the season.

• public participation

  the involvement of citizens in the decision-making processes of government or other public institutions

  Example

  The city council held a public participation meeting to gather feedback on the proposed development project.

Origins of participation

from Latin 'participatio', meaning 'a sharing' or 'partaking'

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Summary: participation in Brief

Participation [pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn] refers to the act of taking part in an activity or event, or being involved with others in doing something. Examples include 'Her participation in the marathon was impressive,' and 'The company encourages employee participation in decision-making.' Phrases like 'active participation' and idioms like 'have a hand in something' denote deeper involvement, while 'participation trophy' refers to recognition for simply taking part.