C1nounhistorywork
US/kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
working together with others; also, helping an enemy that has taken control of your country
In context
The report was written in collaboration with journalists from five countries.
After the war, several officials were tried for collaboration with the occupying army.
Close collaboration between doctors and teachers helped the program succeed.
Words that go with collaboration
noun + preposition
- in collaboration withThe exhibition was organized in collaboration with the national archive.
- collaboration betweenCollaboration between police forces across borders is improving.
adjective + noun
- close collaborationThe project needs close collaboration between the two ministries.
- international collaborationThe vaccine was the result of international collaboration.
verb + preposition
- accused of collaborationThousands were accused of collaboration when the war ended.