Definition of cooperation
1 : the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort We are asking for your full cooperation.
2 : association of persons for common benefit established trade and economic cooperations
From the M-W Editors
Examples of cooperation in a Sentence
The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are asking for your full cooperation.
Recent Examples of cooperation from the Web
-
Yes, that would risk chaos and high premiums in the individual health-insurance markets, and real pain for real people, but perhaps Republicans fear being blamed for those terrible things enough to avoid the worst, without Democratic cooperation.
-
In order to get the cooperation necessary to move the case along, accommodations must be made, especially when the foreign government involved is not being helpful.
-
How do spaces and objects frame interactions of conflict or cooperation? How have crewmembers altered the space station to suit their needs or desires?
-
Acting President Greg Postel promised the university's full cooperation.
-
Bodine, the president of the Penjerdel Council, an early attempt at regional cooperation, died in 1991 at age 79.
-
Everyone shakes hands and smiles for the cameras, sending a message of unity and cooperation.
-
Sound Scene X is presented by the DC Listening Lounge, an arts collective which is producing the event in cooperation with the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.
-
Take a deep breath and remember that cooperation is key.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cooperation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Origin and Etymology of cooperation
see cooperate
COOPERATION Defined for English Language Learners
cooperation
playDefinition of cooperation for English Language Learners
-
: a situation in which people work together to do something
-
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for
COOPERATION Defined for Kids
cooperation
playDefinition of cooperation for Students
: the act or process of working together to get something done
Learn More about cooperation
-
See words that rhyme with cooperation Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for cooperation Spanish Central: Translation of cooperation Nglish: Translation of cooperation for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of cooperation for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cooperation
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up cooperation? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!