Pronunciation: /koʊˈɑpərətɪv/
noun a business or organization owned and operated by the people who work in it
A1 A cooperative is a type of business owned and operated by its members.
A2 The farmers formed a cooperative to collectively sell their produce.
B1 The cooperative's main goal is to provide affordable housing for its members.
B2 The cooperative has been successful in promoting sustainable agriculture practices.
C1 The cooperative's board of directors meets monthly to discuss strategic planning.
C2 The cooperative's annual general meeting is attended by members from all over the country.
adjective involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal
A1 The students were very cooperative during the group project.
A2 The cooperative effort between the two companies resulted in a successful partnership.
B1 The cooperative team worked together to achieve their goals.
B2 The cooperative approach of the employees led to increased productivity.
C1 The cooperative nature of the negotiation process helped in reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.
C2 The cooperative attitude of the team members created a positive work environment.
adverb cooperatively
A1 The children worked together in a cooperative manner to clean up the classroom.
A2 The team members were cooperative in completing the project on time.
B1 The employees were cooperative in organizing the company event.
B2 The countries signed a cooperative agreement to work together on environmental issues.
C1 The scientists from different countries collaborated in a cooperative effort to find a cure for the disease.
C2 The cooperative effort between the two companies resulted in a successful merger.
formal The cooperative effort between the two companies resulted in a successful merger.
informal Let's be cooperative and work together to get this project done on time.
slang I love how our group is so cooperative, we always have each other's backs.
figurative The gears of society turn smoothly when everyone is cooperative and willing to help one another.
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