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

Transparency, accountability, and international cooperation are critical to preventing AI's misuse in ways that could endanger humanity itself. —Max (chong) Li, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

Finally, with your child’s cooperation, LifeLock can monitor social media for cyberbullying and other problems. —PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024

North Korea and Russia have sharply increased their military and other cooperation as each face confrontations with the U.S. and its allies. —Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024

What is needed is cooperation and mutual understanding to tackle these significant challenges. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 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