B2verbUK spelling: co-operateworkpolitics
US/koʊˈɑː.pə.reɪt/
UK/kəʊˈɒp.ər.eɪt/
to work together with others to achieve something, or to do what someone asks
In context
Vietnam and Japan cooperate closely on many infrastructure projects.
The driver refused to cooperate with the police at first.
If everyone cooperates, we can finish cleaning the classroom in ten minutes.
Words that go with cooperate
verb + preposition
- cooperate withThe school cooperates with local businesses on internships.
- cooperate onThe two cities will cooperate on flood control.
verb + adverb
- cooperate fullyThe company says it will cooperate fully with the investigation.
adverb + verb
- closely cooperateDoctors and nurses must closely cooperate during surgery.
verb + noun
- refuse to cooperateWhen the witness refused to cooperate, the case stopped.
- agree to cooperateNeighboring countries agreed to cooperate against smuggling.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We cooperate together with them.Correct: We cooperate with them.