cooperation

noun

co·​op·​er·​a·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort

We are asking for your full cooperation.

2

: association of persons for common benefit

established trade and economic cooperations

cooperationist

(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nist 

noun

Synonyms

• affiliation
• alliance
• association
• collaboration
• confederation
• connection
• hookup
• liaison
• linkup
• partnership
• relation
• relationship
• tie-up
• union

Examples of cooperation in a Sentence

The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.

Thank you for your cooperation.

We are asking for your full cooperation.

Recent Examples on the Web

On the other hand, top-level Russia–North Korea cooperation should concern Western governments. —Ian Bremmer, TIME, 27 June 2024

Chinese officials blamed a long-standing U.S. law that prohibits direct space research cooperation for stopping the two powers working together. —Lyric Li, Washington Post, 27 June 2024

Pandas have been a symbol of U.S.-China cooperation for decades. —Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 27 June 2024

China May 30 At China-Arab States summit, Xi Jinping pledges more Gaza aid, economic cooperation Xi Jinping met with the heads of Arab states at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, which was focused on China’s trade in the region and the Israel-Hamas war. —Fox News, 25 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

see cooperate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cooperation

noun

co·​op·​er·​a·​tion kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən 

: the act or process of cooperating