Partnership

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrtnərˌʃɪp/

Definitions of partnership

noun a cooperative relationship between people or groups

Example Sentences

A1 A partnership is when two or more people work together.

A2 The partnership between the two companies was successful.

B1 The partnership agreement outlines the responsibilities of each party.

B2 The partnership between the government and the private sector led to significant advancements.

C1 The partnership between the two universities resulted in groundbreaking research.

C2 The strategic partnership between the two tech giants revolutionized the industry.

adjective relating to or involving a partnership

Example Sentences

A1 The partnership agreement was signed by both companies.

A2 They have a partnership deal to distribute the products together.

B1 The partnership project is expected to generate significant revenue.

B2 Their partnership approach has proven to be successful in the past.

C1 The partnership between the two organizations has led to many innovative collaborations.

C2 Their partnership strategy has been carefully crafted to ensure mutual benefits for both parties.

Examples of partnership in a Sentence

formal The two companies entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on research and development.

informal We decided to go into partnership with another small business to expand our market reach.

slang Me and my buddy are going into business together, it's gonna be a dope partnership.

figurative Their partnership on the project was like a well-oiled machine, everything ran smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of partnership

plural

partnerships

comparative

more partnership

superlative

most partnership

present tense

partner

future tense

will partner

perfect tense

have partnered

continuous tense

partnering

singular

partnership

positive degree

partnered

infinitive

to partner

gerund

partnering

participle

partnered

Origin and Evolution of partnership

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'partnership' originated from the Old French word 'partenariat' which was derived from the Latin word 'partitio' meaning division or sharing.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of sharing or dividing assets or responsibilities, the meaning of 'partnership' has evolved to represent a collaborative relationship between individuals or entities working towards a common goal.