Business Collaboration Terms

noun a single entity or unit

adverb in a unified manner or together

• The two companies decided to merge and operate as one entity.
• Let's work together as one team to finish this project.
• We need to stick together and act as one unit.
• The dancers moved in perfect harmony, flowing as one on stage.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating time, place, manner, or degree

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The two countries are working hand in hand to promote peace in the region.
• They walked down the street hand in hand, enjoying each other's company.
• The best friends are always sticking together, hand in hand.
• Education and success go hand in hand, one leading to the other.

adverb in a joint manner; together; in cooperation or collaboration

• The two companies decided to work jointly on the project to maximize efficiency.
• We should team up and work on this project together.
• Let's join forces and tackle this project as a team.
• Their ideas merged together like two rivers flowing jointly into one.

verb to begin or start a relationship with someone

preposition to associate or involve oneself with someone or something

• I must caution you to not take up with dubious characters.
• I wouldn't recommend taking up with that crowd.
• Don't take up with those sketchy folks.
• She decided to take up with a new hobby to fill her free time.

verb to join together for a common purpose or action

• The two political parties decided to unite in order to pass the new legislation.
• Let's unite and work together to achieve our goals.
• We should all unite and throw a party this weekend!
• Music has the power to unite people from different backgrounds and cultures.