Collaborative Learning Terms

noun a person who is compelled or forced to do something

verb to compel or force someone to do something

• The two organizations decided to coact on the project to maximize their resources.
• Let's coact with the other team to get this done faster.
• We should totally coact with them to make this happen.
• The different elements of the dish coact to create a harmonious flavor profile.

noun a group of two people, especially a couple or pair

• The therapist emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy dyad in a romantic relationship.
• My sister and I make a great dyad when it comes to planning family gatherings.
• Those two are like a power dyad - they always have each other's backs.
• In literature, the dyad of light and darkness is often used to symbolize good and evil.

verb Grouped is the past tense form of the verb group, which means to arrange or organize into a group or groups.

• The data was grouped according to specific categories for analysis.
• We grouped all the snacks together for the party.
• Let's group up and tackle this project together.
• In life, challenges are often grouped together, but we must face them one at a time.

noun a set of two similar or matching things

verb to form pairs or couples

• During the dance, the guests were encouraged to pair off and participate in the waltz.
• At the party, everyone started to pair off and chat with each other.
• I heard that some students are planning to pair off and study together for the exam.
• In nature, birds often pair off with a mate for life.