cooperation

noun

co·​op·​er·​a·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən 

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

cooperationist

(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nist 

noun

Synonyms

• affiliation
• alliance
• association
• collaboration
• confederation
• connection
• hookup
• liaison
• linkup
• partnership
• relation
• relationship
• tie-up
• union

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 on the Web

And while the politics behind the shift are crystal clear, the implications for the Continent’s cohesion, cooperation, and future growth are looking much murkier. —Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2024

Since then, cooperation between the two countries has deepened. —Charmaine Jacob, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2024

Riyadh would also pledge to restrict Chinese military bases and security cooperation in Saudi Arabia, including foregoing purchases of advanced Chinese technology and weapons and limiting some Chinese investment in the Saudi economy. —Frederic Wehrey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2024

Effective global cooperation proves to be unachievable in an atmosphere of mistrust. —Kaveh Madani, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see cooperate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cooperation

noun

co·​op·​er·​a·​tion kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən 

: the act or process of cooperating