To collaborate
Example: They collaborate to achieve shared goals
Definition
"To collaborate" means to work together with one or more people to achieve a common goal, often by sharing ideas, resources, or efforts in a coordinated way. For example, they collaborate to achieve shared goals by combining their skills and knowledge.
Etymology
The word "to collaborate" comes from the Latin verb 'collaborare,' which means 'to work together.' It combines 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'laborare' meaning 'to work.' Did you know that during World War II, 'collaborate' sometimes had a negative connotation referring to cooperating with enemies, but today it mainly means positive teamwork.
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"To collaborate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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