cooperation
nounOPAL W
  /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/
  /kəʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn/
(British English also co-operation)
 [uncountable]- the fact of doing something together or of working together towards a shared aim
- They offered their cooperation on the project.
 - in cooperation with somebody a report produced by the government in cooperation with the chemical industry
 - cooperation between A and B We would like to see closer cooperation between parents and schools.
 - cooperation with somebody We should like to thank you for your cooperation with us.
 
Extra ExamplesTopics Discussion and agreementc1- The film was made in cooperation with the Board.
 - There is a need for greater economic cooperation.
 - They are seeking the cooperation of senior medical staff.
 - We are hoping to enlist the cooperation of women's groups.
 - We asked for their cooperation in the collection of data.
 - We have the full cooperation of all the departments involved.
 - With the cooperation of the public, the police may be able to catch this man.
 - You will need a bit of cooperation from your family.
 - a society founded on mutual cooperation and shared prosperity
 - an attempt to promote cooperation between universities and industry
 - increased technical cooperation among large companies
 - political cooperation between the two groups
 - promoting cooperation between universities and industry
 - This success couldn't have been achieved without your cooperation.
 - We would be grateful for your cooperation in leaving as quietly as possible.
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
 - complete
 - full
 - …
 
- need
 - require
 - ask for
 - …
 
- in cooperation with
 - with somebody’s cooperation
 - without somebody’s cooperation
 - …
 
- have the cooperation of somebody
 - a lack of cooperation
 - a need for cooperation
 - …
 
 - cooperation (with somebody) (in doing something) a desire to be helpful and do as you are asked
- We would be grateful for your cooperation in clearing the hall as quickly as possible.
 
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- close
 - complete
 - full
 - …
 
- need
 - require
 - ask for
 - …
 
- in cooperation with
 - with somebody’s cooperation
 - without somebody’s cooperation
 - …
 
- have the cooperation of somebody
 - a lack of cooperation
 - a need for cooperation
 - …
 
 
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin cooperatio(n-), from the verb cooperari, from co- ‘together’ + operari ‘to work’; later reinforced by French coopération.