COOPERATE


Meaning of COOPERATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kō-ˈä-pə-ˌrāt ]

intransitive verb

Etymology: Late Latin cooperatus, past participle of cooperari, from Latin co- + operari to work — more at operate

Date: 1582

1. : to act or work with another or others : act together or in compliance

refused to cooperate with the police

2. : to associate with another or others for mutual benefit

nations cooperating in a trade agreement

• co·op·er·a·tor -ˌrā-tər noun

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