cooperate
UK: /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ | US: /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/
vi. to work together toward a common goal
vi. to assist or comply willingly
cooperate = co<together> + operate<work>
- co (Latin cum): Prefix meaning "together" or "jointly."
- operate (Latin operari): Root meaning "to work" or "to labor."
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Late Latin cooperatus (past participle of cooperari), combining co- (together) and operari (to work). The word entered English in the late 16th century, retaining its core sense of collaborative effort. The morphemes reflect a logical progression: "working together" → "joint action."
The two companies agreed to cooperate on the new project.
Witnesses must cooperate with the police during investigations.
Despite their differences, the teams managed to cooperate effectively.
The software encourages users to cooperate in real-time editing.
Nations must cooperate to address climate change.