cooperate

Definition

  • verb: to work together
  • verb: to act or work with another or others
  • often + 'with'
  • synonyms: accord, acquiesce, act in concert

Examples

  • The mother asked the child to put on his pajamas, but the child refused to 'cooperate'.

  • We can barbecue on Sunday if the weather 'cooperates'. [=if the weather is good enough]

  • The country agreed to 'cooperate' with the other nations on the trade agreement.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We'll make our determinations as to what we're going to do... ...and give you the necessary treatment as indicated. Doc. Iet me just tell you this. l'm here to cooperate with you a hundred percent. A hundred percent. l'll be iust right down the line with you. You watch. (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest