Teamwork And Collaboration Vocabulary

adjective used to describe things that are grouped or considered as a whole

adverb used to indicate that things are being considered collectively or in total

• The team worked all together to complete the project on time.
• Let's all work together to get this done quickly.
• We should all stick together and finish this job.
• When we sing in harmony, our voices blend all together beautifully.

noun a group of people appointed for a specific function or task, typically consisting of members of a larger group

• The committee will convene next week to discuss the proposed changes.
• I heard the committee is meeting up to talk about the new project.
• The committee is getting together to hash out the details.
• The committee acts as the beating heart of the organization, making important decisions to keep things running smoothly.

adjective suitable or appropriate; pleasant and friendly

• The team members found the work environment to be congenial and collaborative.
• I always enjoy spending time with Jane because she's so congenial.
• I vibe with Mark because he's just so congenial, you know?
• The artist described the colors in her painting as congenial, creating a harmonious and pleasing composition.

adjective showing concern for the needs or feelings of others

• The considerate manager always takes into account the needs of his employees.
• She's so considerate, always remembering to bring coffee for everyone in the office.
• My friend is super considerate, always looking out for others.
• Being considerate is like planting seeds of kindness that will bloom into beautiful relationships.

verb to wait or pause

preposition used to indicate that one is waiting or stopping for a short period of time

• Please hold on for a moment while I transfer your call to the appropriate department.
• Hey, hold on a sec, I just need to grab my keys before we leave.
• Hold on, dude, I'm almost done setting up the party decorations.
• Sometimes in life, we just need to hold on and trust that things will get better.

noun a group or category to which people feel they belong or are included in

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a particular group to which people feel they belong

• Members of the ingroup were more likely to support the proposed policy changes.
• We should stick together as an ingroup to achieve our goals.
• The ingroup is always down for a good time.
• The ingroup acts as a shield against outside criticism.

adjective not in harmony; discordant; conflicting

• The inharmonious relationship between the two countries led to increased tension.
• Their inharmonious friendship was evident to everyone around them.
• Their inharmonious vibe was just not working for me.
• The inharmonious blend of colors in the painting created a sense of chaos.

noun the quality of being willing to listen to and consider different ideas and opinions

adjective having or showing a willingness to listen to and consider different ideas or opinions

• Open-mindedness is essential in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Having open-mindedness can help you see things from different perspectives.
• Yo, you gotta have some open-mindedness if you wanna understand where I'm coming from.
• The key to unlocking new opportunities is through the door of open-mindedness.

noun A cog is a toothed wheel or bar that engages with another toothed part to transmit motion in a machine.

preposition In this phrase, 'in' is a preposition that shows the relationship between 'cog' and 'machine'.

article The articles 'a' and 'the' are used before 'cog' and 'machine' to indicate that they are singular nouns.

• As a low-level employee, I often feel like just a cog in the machine of this large corporation.
• At work, I sometimes feel like I'm just a cog in the machine, doing the same tasks every day.
• I hate feeling like I'm just a cog in the machine at my job, doing the same thing over and over.
• In the grand scheme of things, we are all just cogs in the machine of society, playing our roles.

noun a person who serves on a submarine

• The submariner carefully navigated the underwater terrain during the mission.
• My friend's dad is a submariner in the navy.
• I heard that submariners have to deal with some intense situations out at sea.
• As a submariner, he delves deep into the unknown, much like an explorer of the ocean depths.

adjective relating to or characterized by synergy, the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects

• The partnership between the two companies proved to be highly synergic, leading to increased efficiency and profitability.
• When we work together, our skills are synergic and we can accomplish anything.
• Their teamwork is so synergic, they make it look easy.
• The music and dance performance was a synergic blend of different art forms.

verb to begin walking in rhythm with someone else

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

• As the music started playing, the soldiers fell into step and began marching in perfect unison.
• When we walked together, I noticed my friend trying to fall into step with my pace.
• I tried to fall into step with the cool kids at school, but I just couldn't keep up with their slang.
• After a few minutes of practice, the new employee was able to fall into step with the rest of the team and contribute effectively.