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US/kəˈlæb.ə.rə.tɪv/
UK/kəˈlæb.ə.rə.tɪv/
done by two or more people or groups working together
In context
The museum launched a collaborative project with three local schools.
Our team prefers a collaborative approach to solving problems.
Collaborative learning helps students explain their ideas to each other.
Words that go with collaborative
adjective + noun
- collaborative effortThe film was a collaborative effort by many artists.
- collaborative approachA collaborative approach saves time on large projects.
- collaborative projectThe collaborative project involved two universities.
- collaborative workCollaborative work needs clear roles from the start.
- collaborative environmentThe company offers a friendly, collaborative environment for new graduates.
adverb + adjective
- highly collaborativeThe office is highly collaborative and open.