Words / B2

k-uh-LAB-uh-rayt/kəˈlæbəreɪt/

To collaborate is to work together with someone to produce something: collaborate on a project, collaborate with a school. Work together is everyday; cooperate is close but often means help rather than jointly create; team up is informal. Collaboration is the noun. In speech, work with is usually enough. Do not use it for a one-person job dressed up as teamwork — collaboration needs a real joint product.

Meaning

To work together with someone to produce something.

Examples

• “The two schools collaborated on the project.”
• “The two departments collaborated on a shared reading list.”
• “She collaborated with a musician to write songs for the play.”

Good to know

collaborate with + person; on + project. Jointly produce. Everyday: work together. Close: cooperate (help). Noun: collaboration.

Near in meaning

work together

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