Professional Networking Terminology

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noun a person who works jointly on an activity or project

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  • The researcher worked closely with a collaborator from another institution on the project.
  • I'm meeting up with my collaborator to discuss our next steps.
  • Me and my collab are gonna crush this presentation together.
  • Nature is the greatest collaborator, providing inspiration for artists and scientists alike.

verb to try to impress someone, especially in order to gain their favor or approval

  • She always tries to shine up to the boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
  • He's constantly shining up to the teacher to get better grades.
  • Stop shining up to him, he's not going to give you what you want.
  • The sun began to shine up to the clouds, illuminating the sky with a golden hue.