cooperate

Pronunciation: /kəʊˈɒp.ə.ɹeɪt/

The English word “cooperate” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.
To allow for mutual unobstructed action.
To function in harmony, side by side.
To engage in economic cooperation.
To obtain the cooperation of (a potential witness); to turn (someone) into a cooperating witness.

Etymology

Originated 1595–1605 from Late Latin cooperātus, perfect passive participle of cooperor (“to work with”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Equivalent to co- + operate. Displaced native Old English efnwyrċan.

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