Definition of cooperation in English:

noun

• 1The action or process of working together to the same end.

  ‘they worked in close cooperation with the British Tourist Authority’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Tight cooperation between the two stations is aimed at catching criminals on the run.’
  • ‘The two also discussed future cooperation between the two countries.’
  • ‘The degree of anger versus cooperation between the couple is too great.’
  • ‘Partnerships with external supporters require cooperation among those external supporters.’
  • ‘I believe in this new world, as well as the old, the only path to safety is international cooperation.’
  • ‘Annual meetings were held to coordinate global operations and facilitate cooperation.’
  • ‘He hopes the current level of cooperation among the opposition will develop into a comprehensive programme.’
  • ‘This kept the village and school in touch and resulted in better understanding and productive co-operation.’
  • ‘The market economy means peaceful cooperation and peaceful exchange of goods and services.’
  • ‘Specific details of operations will be developed in co-operation with the regulatory authorities.’
  • ‘Economic competition is a form of social cooperation in which producers strive to satisfy consumers.’
  • ‘China is said to be more interested in playing a leading role in cooperation in finance and security affairs.’
  • ‘He said the framework should also strengthen regional cooperation and be internationally competitive.’
  • ‘Effective bargaining may be a necessary element of international cooperation.’
  • ‘It is a story of greed and selfishness eventually defeated by cooperation and friendship.’
  • ‘However, it is seen as a sign of the kind of co-operation on which the two banks are increasingly likely to embark in an effort to keep down costs.’
  • ‘Most capitalists resisted cooperation partly because there was no incentive to do so.’
  • ‘Both propositions are correct, but they do not cast blame upon the capitalistic system of social cooperation.’
  • ‘That is why my original article called explicitly for the active cooperation of monetary policy.’
  • ‘Of course, business seems to be moving in the direction of increasing cooperation too, even with competitors.’

  Synonyms

  collaboration, working together, joint action, combined effort, teamwork, mutual support, partnership, coopetition, coordination, liaison, association, synergy, unity, concurrence, concord, accord, understanding, give and take, compromise

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  1. 1.1Assistance, especially by complying readily with requests.
     ‘we should like to ask for your cooperation in the survey’
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     • ‘From this forum, I again request that understanding, cooperation and support.’
     • ‘He would not have been in a position to offer that degree of assistance or co-operation to Mr Sherwood if the other officers were still to be tried alongside him.’
     • ‘Your co-operation and assistance is appreciated and encouraged.’
     • ‘The committee request your co-operation in the work being carried out.’
     • ‘They requested the neighbours' co-operation in taking the daughter out for an hour or so, given prior notice.’
     • ‘Your co-operation is requested by the pastoral council in this worthwhile project.’
     • ‘The police are requesting the public's cooperation in the search for the missing boy.’
     • ‘They want police to inform these gold shops of the proposal and request their cooperation.’
     • ‘The organisers wish to thank all members, buyers, sponsors and supporters for their help and cooperation.’
     • ‘She thanked her fellow officers and all the members for their support and cooperation.’
     • ‘You sideline friends and allies, whose cooperation could help preserve your security.’
     • ‘He thanked everyone for their co-operation and support during his time as senior development officer.’
     • ‘We thank the symposium participants for their contributions and cooperation.’
     • ‘Authorities have requested understanding and cooperation from consumers.’
     • ‘The builders present in the meeting assured to extend all possible help and co-operation to city police, the release added.’
     • ‘They also thank the collectors for their help and co-operation.’
     • ‘The accounting firm would be under strict terms of cooperation with federal prosecutors, the Times said.’
     • ‘The former minister is reported to have been informed that he might receive immunity in return for co-operation with the work of the inquiry.’
     • ‘He said that the British prime minister had given an assurance that the inquiry would receive the fullest possible co-operation.’
     • ‘The effect of recent legislative changes means that the state can now extract much more co-operation from a suspect.’
     Synonyms

     assistance, helpfulness, help, helping hand, aid, abettance, support, backing, contribution, participation

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  2. 1.2Economics The formation and operation of cooperatives.
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     • ‘The Master of Management Program at St. Mary's University is an innovative web-based program that brings together co-op and credit union professionals from around the world to learn how to combine the principles of cooperation with active, aggressive management practices.’
     • ‘NCBA's communications department educates the public about how cooperation empowers producers, consumers, workers and independent businesses.’
     • ‘Each year a select few men and women are honored because of their genuinely heroic contributions to the enhancement of cooperative enterprise and to the advancement of the principles of cooperation.’