cooperate
Definitions
To work together with others toward a shared goal.
合作，协作。
To be helpful and willing to do what is asked.
配合，听从。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedco- (together) + oper (work) + -ate (verb) = 'to work together.' Fully transparent: when two parties cooperate, they are literally laboring side by side toward one aim. A secondary, everyday sense is 'to be cooperative' — to comply willingly when asked.
Root oper still carries 16 more wordsUsage Guide
Two prepositions: cooperate WITH someone, cooperate ON something. 'We cooperated with the police on the investigation.' The spelling is modern solid 'cooperate'; the older hyphenated 'co-operate / co-operation' still appears in British and formal texts.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two companies agreed to cooperate on the project.
- 2.
Witnesses are cooperating fully with the investigation.
- 3.
If everyone cooperates, we'll finish on time.