C1adverbformalbusinesslaw
US/ˈdʒɔɪnt.li/
UK/ˈdʒɔɪnt.li/
together with another person or group, sharing ownership or responsibility
In context
The couple jointly own a small restaurant in the city center.
The two universities jointly published the research report.
Both partners are jointly responsible for paying the loan.
Words that go with jointly
adverb + verb
- jointly ownThe sisters jointly own the family farm.
- jointly ownedIt is a jointly owned company.
- jointly announceThe two leaders jointly announced the agreement.
- jointly developThe firms will jointly develop a new engine.
adverb + adjective
- jointly responsibleParents are jointly responsible for their children.
- jointly liableThe directors are jointly liable for the debt.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We jointly went to the cinema.Correct: We went to the cinema together.