the combination of consumers, workers, farmers, etc, in activities usually embracing production, distribution, or trade
4. ecology
beneficial but inessential interaction between two species in a community
Derived forms
cooperationist (coˌoperˈationist) or co-operationist (co-ˌoperˈationist)
noun
cooperation in American English
(koʊˌɑpərˈeɪʃən) or ˌco-operˈation (koʊˌɑpərˈeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of cooperating; joint effort or operation
2.
the association of a number of people in an enterprise for mutual benefits or profits
3. Ecology
an interaction between organisms that is largely beneficial to all those participating
Also coˌöperˈation
Derived forms
cooperationist (coˌoperˈationist)
noun or ˌco-operˈationist
Word origin
LL cooperatio
Examples of 'cooperation' in a sentence
cooperation
He urged closer cooperation between all parties.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You understand other people and can win their cooperation to get deals done.
The Sun (2008)
They know how valuable international intelligence cooperation is.
The Sun (2015)
You see family solutions so clearly and can get the cooperation you need.
The Sun (2012)
That was where arrangements for international cooperation between liaison judges were so helpful.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You have a deeper understanding of people and can get cooperation from stubborn hearts.
The Sun (2014)
Such a plan would require international cooperation that has so far proven impossible.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You get cooperation at home and at work.
The Sun (2016)
He doubts that a rising power or international cooperation will provide sufficient global stability.
The Times Literary Supplement (2010)
You can talk to the family about changes you want and get the cooperation you need.
The Sun (2010)
You can get cooperation from the most difficult people.
The Sun (2014)
You can find a subtle but effective way to get the cooperation you need at home.
The Sun (2011)
You can deal with officials and older relatives and get the cooperation you need.
The Sun (2010)
The Union s objectives are cooperation on cultural economic military and social matters.
Thackrah, J. R. Twentieth Century History - Basic Facts (1985)
Some cultures emphasize economic cooperation; others emphasize competition.
Harris, Marvin Cultural Anthropology (1995)
To this day the story stands as an enduring model of international cooperation between governments '.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I conduct the business without interference and with full cooperation from you.
John Fisher Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing (2006)
He was convinced that the only chance for the Republic lay in close cooperation with the Soviets.
Paul Preston The Spanish Civil War: Reaction, Revolution and Revenge
An employee was most unlikely to have the necessary information, or the facilities with which to obtain it, unless there was full cooperation from the employer.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Quotations
Two heads are better than one
Synonyms of 'cooperation'
teamwork, concert, unity, collaboration
help, assistance, participation, responsiveness
More Synonyms of cooperation
In other languages
cooperation
British English: cooperation /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/ NOUN
Cooperation is the action of working together with or helping someone.
Thank you for your cooperation.
American English: cooperation
Arabic: تَعَاوُن
Brazilian Portuguese: cooperação
Chinese: 合作
Croatian: suradnja
Czech: spolupráce
Danish: samarbejde
Dutch: medewerking
European Spanish: cooperación
Finnish: yhteistyö
French: coopération
German: Zusammenarbeit
Greek: συνεργασία
Italian: cooperazione
Japanese: 協力
Korean: 협동
Norwegian: samarbeid
Polish: współpraca
European Portuguese: cooperação
Romanian: cooperare
Russian: сотрудничество
Latin American Spanish: cooperación
Swedish: samarbete
Thai: การร่วมมือกัน
Turkish: işbirliği
Ukrainian: співпраця
Vietnamese: sự hợp tác
1 (noun)
A deal with Japan could open the door to economic cooperation with East Asia.
Synonyms
teamwork
The buildings require close teamwork between the architect and the builders.
concert
unity
Speakers at the rally mouthed sentiments of unity.
collaboration
There is substantial collaboration with neighbouring departments.
give-and-take
combined effort
esprit de corps
concurrence
kotahitanga (New Zealand)
Opposites
opposition
,
rivalry
,
discord
,
dissension
2 (noun)
The police asked for the public's cooperation.
Synonyms
help
Thanks very much for your help.
assistance
He's been operating the shop with the assistance of volunteers.
participation
her reluctant participation in religious activities
responsiveness
helpfulness
The level of expertise and helpfulness is higher in small shops.
Opposites
opposition
,
hindrance
proverb
Two heads are better than one
Additional synonyms
in the sense of assistance
Definition
help or support
He's been operating the shop with the assistance of volunteers.
Synonyms
help,
backing,
service,
support,
benefit,
aid,
relief,
boost,
promotion,
cooperation,
encouragement,
collaboration,
reinforcement,
helping hand,
sustenance,
succour,
furtherance,
abetment
in the sense of collaboration
There is substantial collaboration with neighbouring departments.
Synonyms
teamwork,
partnership,
cooperation,
association,
alliance,
concert
in the sense of helpfulness
The level of expertise and helpfulness is higher in small shops.