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cooperationnoun [ U ] (UK also co-operation) uk
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B2 the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you: with the cooperation of This documentary was made with the cooperation of the victims' families.cooperation between There's very little cooperation between the two countries.in cooperation with The company produces computers in cooperation with a German firm.
More examplesFewer examplesWoodrow Wilson hoped the League of Nations would replace power politics with international cooperation.The agreement would give a new solidity to military cooperation between the two countries.We acted in a spirit of cooperation.The conference was seen as an ideal vehicle for increased cooperation between the member states.I need your cooperation to make this event a success.
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Helping and co-operating
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any port in a storm idiom
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assist with something
attend
bridge
carry
facilitate
facilitation
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leg
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cooperation | Business English
cooperationnoun [ U ] ( UK also co-operation) uk
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the process of working with another company, organization, or country in order to achieve something: economic/international/global cooperationcooperation with sb/sth Marketing networks have been enhanced through cooperation with Chinese enterprises.cooperation between sb/sth (and sb/sth) Successful innovation requires cooperation between different departments.closer/greater/increased cooperation We need to see closer cooperation between industry and government.in cooperation with Starbucks, in cooperation with Conservation International, sourced its coffee direct from farmers in Mexico.
the fact of being willing to be helpful and to do what someone asks you to do: They promised full cooperation with the tax authorities.
(Definition of cooperation from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of cooperation
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It was not an ordinary framework of international cooperation among equal participants, such as those dealing with collective security or global warming.
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It replaces the problem of explaining cooperation with that of explaining punishment of defectors.
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There is now powerful experimental evidence that this tends to promote and maintain cooperation.
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In order for cooperation to be rational, participants must have a certain degree of confidence in each other's competence to complete their assigned tasks.
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Non-verbal cooperation was employed when the group was engaged in playing together and included musical and visual cues.
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It promotes understanding between cultures, creates the relevant platform for international cooperation, and promotes international solidarity.
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When punishment was available, they observed relatively more cooperation in an otherwise inefficient voting environment.
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Acknowledging the prior operation of group selection provides an evolutionarily coherent explanation of the survival of human behavioral predispositions that enable social cooperation.
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Their philosophy is one of cooperation, differentiation and maximising the potential of all members of staff and adults in the school community.
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It has demonstrated that cooperation among states may be achieved and maintained despite the existing legal controversies.
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Empirically, regulatory competition is related to regulatory cooperation in two ways.
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But it also meant that the state increasingly relied on the cooperation of the religious authorities and on the lesson content they supplied.
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Believing in these worlds resolves moral dilemmas that undermine social cooperation.
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Finally, it is rare that greater economic cooperation will bring together two homogeneous economies.
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After this solid grounding, the second part of the book addresses key areas of cooperation, coordination and planning.
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active cooperationShaming penalties presuppose the active cooperation of private individuals.
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bilateral cooperationIdentifying the project attributes that tend to favor approval can shed light on the forces that drive bilateral cooperation for an institution focused on environmental improvement.
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close cooperationIt operates on the principles of impartiality, objectivity, and close cooperation with the entire healthcare field.
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cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən
Synonyms of cooperation
1
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
We are asking for your full cooperation.
2
: association of persons for common benefit
established trade and economic cooperations
cooperationist
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nist
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Synonyms
affiliation
alliance
association
collaboration
confederation
connection
hookup
liaison
linkup
partnership
relation
relationship
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union
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Examples of cooperation in a Sentence
The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are asking for your full cooperation.
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Consider implementing training programs on workplace behavior for the entire team, reaffirming your commitment to a respectful workplace and educating employees on the importance of mutual respect and cooperation.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024
The Challenge Of Zero Trust Achieving a zero-trust framework is a multi-year maturity mindset, one that requires trust and cooperation to ensure that the framework is built on a solid foundation.
—Anudeep Parhar, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Until the coup, Niger had been the bright spot in the region, with democratic rule and effective military cooperation with France and the United States.
—Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2024
The split became final in early 2021 with the agreement of a bare-bones trade and cooperation deal, but relations grew even more testy under strongly pro-Brexit U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
—Pan Pylas, Quartz, 23 Feb. 2024
Some examples of their work could consist of: their commitment to volunteerism, for example, helping with a special project or ongoing activities; exemplary leadership, creativity, cooperation and hard work in service to others; or being a role model and inspiring others.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024
For the first time in more than 20 years, China is preparing to send giant pandas to the United States as a symbol of cooperation between the two nations, reports the Associated Press’ Julie Watson.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024
As Biden’s statecraft has shown, transactional deals with dictators can complement a strategy that stresses democratic cooperation at its core.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
Without that there is no cooperation, there is no money.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Feb. 2024
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COOPERATION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use cooperation in a sentenceEvolutionary models, for example, have shown that competition promotes the ability to think about other minds more strongly than cooperation.The Dark Side of Smart - Facts So Romantic | Diana Fleischman | September 15, 2020 | NautilusIn addition, they are gaining increasing levels of cooperation from exchanges, which face government pressure and want greater legitimacy.North Korean hackers steal billions in cryptocurrency. How do they turn it into real cash? | Patrick O'Neill | September 10, 2020 | MIT Technology ReviewAgreement by researchers to publish the virus genome in January set the stage for global scientific cooperation, many believed.Oxford’s COVID vaccine deal with AstraZeneca raises concerns about access and pricing | lbelanger225 | August 24, 2020 | FortuneDoing so requires the cooperation of many people — from scientists and conservation organizations to governments and local residents — as well as a bit of luck.The board game Endangered shows just how hard conservation can be | Sarah Zielinski | August 21, 2020 | Science NewsThese approaches have won cooperation from the citizenry when it comes to wearing face masks and other behavioral changes.Why female leaders are faring better than ‘wartime presidents’ against COVID-19 | matthewheimer | August 20, 2020 | Fortune“This new generation of leaders can make cooperation sexy,” Olikara told me.When Will We See a #Millennial Congress? | Linda Killian | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe ought to seek Chinese cooperation in a response to this North Korean act of aggression.Obama Could Hit China to Punish North Korea | Shane Harris, Tim Mak | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMuch can be accomplished even without the cooperation of a conservative Congress.The Liberation of the Lame Duck: Obama Goes Full Bulworth | John Avlon | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe mantra in Washington is to “manage” differences with Beijing and find areas of cooperation.Sony Blames North Korea for Hacking, but Washington Left Them Completely Vulnerable | Gordon G. Chang | December 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnder unusually blue skies in Beijing, the American and Chinese presidents vow cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Obama and Xi Jinping Say They’ll Work Together to Save Environment | Ben Leung | November 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Commission appreciates the cooperation you and Western Union have shown.Warren Commission (10 of 26): Hearings Vol. X (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyHe arrests, punishes and banishes, where there is trace of cooperation or connection with Deserter Fritz and his schemes.History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. VII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleSo for the first time the race of man began to learn what international cooperation meant.The Onslaught from Rigel | Fletcher PrattWe have recently perfected an organization of these with a view to cooperation among States and with the Federal departments.Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress | VariousFor moral and social as well as industrial protection it begs cooperation.Proceedings of the Second National Conservation Congress | VariousSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for cooperationcooperationco-operation/ (kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən) /nounjoint operation or actionassistance or willingness to assisteconomics the combination of consumers, workers, farmers, etc, in activities usually embracing production, distribution, or tradeecology beneficial but inessential interaction between two species in a communitySee moreDerived forms of cooperationcooperationist or co-operationist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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B2 the act of working together with someone or doing what they ask you: with the cooperation of This documentary was made with the cooperation of the victims' families.cooperation between There's very little cooperation between the two countries.in cooperation with The company produces computers in cooperation with a German firm.
More examplesFewer examplesWoodrow Wilson hoped the League of Nations would replace power politics with international cooperation.The agreement would give a new solidity to military cooperation between the two countries.We acted in a spirit of cooperation.The conference was seen as an ideal vehicle for increased cooperation between the member states.I need your cooperation to make this event a success.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Helping and co-operating
abet
accommodative
any port in a storm idiom
assist
assist with something
attend
bridge
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facilitation
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leg
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(Definition of cooperation from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
cooperation | Business English
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the process of working with another company, organization, or country in order to achieve something: economic/international/global cooperationcooperation with sb/sth Marketing networks have been enhanced through cooperation with Chinese enterprises.cooperation between sb/sth (and sb/sth) Successful innovation requires cooperation between different departments.closer/greater/increased cooperation We need to see closer cooperation between industry and government.in cooperation with Starbucks, in cooperation with Conservation International, sourced its coffee direct from farmers in Mexico.
the fact of being willing to be helpful and to do what someone asks you to do: They promised full cooperation with the tax authorities.
(Definition of cooperation from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of cooperation
cooperation
A good rule of thumb is to start out cooperating with your spouse and continue cooperating as long as the cooperation is reciprocated.
From Huffington Post
But with cooperation and increased awareness, he said the security gap can be closed.
From CNN
Security restrictions must not preclude international cooperation, which is necessary for public health and infectious disease surveillance, as well as our national security.
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In times of economic stress, however, cooperation could quickly turn to competition between classes and neighborhoods.
From The Atlantic
It makes available state resources in cooperation with local response and recovery operations.
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Since the spread of technology is global in nature, the true secure environment can not be built without international cooperation, he added.
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A nationwide phone-phreak conference line has been reestablished through a switching machine in --------, with the cooperation of a disgruntled switchman.
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active cooperationShaming penalties presuppose the active cooperation of private individuals.
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bilateral cooperationIdentifying the project attributes that tend to favor approval can shed light on the forces that drive bilateral cooperation for an institution focused on environmental improvement.
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close cooperationIt operates on the principles of impartiality, objectivity, and close cooperation with the entire healthcare field.
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cooperation nounOPAL W /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ /kəʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/(British English also co-operation) [uncountable]
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the fact of doing something together or of working together towards a shared aimThey offered their cooperation on the project. in cooperation with somebody a report produced by the government in cooperation with the chemical industry cooperation between A and B We would like to see closer cooperation between parents and schools. cooperation with somebody We should like to thank you for your cooperation with us.Extra ExamplesThe film was made in cooperation with the Board.There is a need for greater economic cooperation.They are seeking the cooperation of senior medical staff.We are hoping to enlist the cooperation of women's groups.We asked for their cooperation in the collection of data.We have the full cooperation of all the departments involved.With the cooperation of the public, the police may be able to catch this man.You will need a bit of cooperation from your family.a society founded on mutual cooperation and shared prosperityan attempt to promote cooperation between universities and industryincreased technical cooperation among large companiespolitical cooperation between the two groupspromoting cooperation between universities and industryThis success couldn't have been achieved without your cooperation.We would be grateful for your cooperation in leaving as quietly as possible.Topics Discussion and agreementc1Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveclosecompletefull…verb + cooperationneedrequireask for…prepositionin cooperation withwith somebody’s cooperation without somebody’s cooperation …phraseshave the cooperation of somebodya lack of cooperationa need for cooperation…See full entry
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cooperation (with somebody) (in doing something) a desire to be helpful and do as you are askedWe would be grateful for your cooperation in clearing the hall as quickly as possible. compare non-cooperationOxford Collocations Dictionaryadjectiveclosecompletefull…verb + cooperationneedrequireask for…prepositionin cooperation withwith somebody’s cooperation without somebody’s cooperation …phraseshave the cooperation of somebodya lack of cooperationa need for cooperation…See full entry Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin cooperatio(n-), from the verb cooperari, from co- ‘together’ + operari ‘to work’; later reinforced by French coopération.See cooperation in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee cooperation in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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B2 a situation in which you work together with someone or do what they ask you: international cooperation The school works in close cooperation with parents.
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合作，協作, 配合…
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співробітництво, спільні дії, сприяння…
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сотрудничество…
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సహకారం, ఒకరితో కలిసి పని చేయడం లేదా వారు మిమ్మల్ని అడిగినట్లు చేయడం…
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cooperation nounnoun NAmE//koʊˌɑpəˈreɪʃn// [uncountable] jump to other results1the fact of doing something together or of working together toward a shared aim cooperation (with somebody) (in doing something) a report produced by the government in cooperation with the chemical industry cooperation (between A and B) We would like to see closer cooperation between parents and schools.
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2cooperation (in doing something) willingness to be helpful and do as you are asked We would be grateful for your cooperation in vacating the theater as quickly as possible. See cooperation in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: cooperation
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a situation in which people work together to do something
The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.
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the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for
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We are asking for your full cooperation.
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