Pronunciation: /koʊˈɑp/
noun a jointly owned enterprise or organization
A1 My friends and I started a co op to buy organic vegetables in bulk.
A2 The neighborhood co op is a great place to find locally made products.
B1 Joining a co op can help you save money on groceries and household items.
B2 The co op board members meet monthly to discuss finances and community events.
C1 The co op's mission statement emphasizes sustainability and community engagement.
C2 The co op successfully lobbied for a new recycling program in the city.
adjective relating to or being a cooperative
A1 I live in a co-op apartment building.
A2 The co-op grocery store is owned by the community.
B1 The students worked together in a co-op project.
B2 The co-op board made decisions about the building's maintenance.
C1 The co-op members voted on new policies for the organization.
C2 The co-op's success was attributed to the collaboration of its members.
formal The co op was established to promote economic cooperation among local farmers.
informal Let's join the co op to get discounts on organic produce.
slang I heard the co op is the place to be for all the hipsters in town.
figurative Working together in a co op can help us achieve our goals faster.
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