associates
word · lemma: associate
/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪts/, /əˈsoʊsiəts/, /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪts/, /əˈsoʊʃiəts/
uh-SOH-see-ayts, uh-SOH-shee-ayts
/əˈsəʊsiˌeɪts/, /əˈsəʊsiəts/, /əˈsəʊʃiˌeɪts/, /əˈsəʊʃiəts/
uh-SOH-see-ayts, uh-SOH-shee-ayts
Definition
People that someone works with, spends time with, or is connected to in business or social settings.
Usage & Nuances
Neutral and professional; often used in business, formal, or academic contexts. 'Associates' can mean colleagues, partners, or people connected for a common purpose. Not usually used for close friends.
Spanish: compañeros - socios - asociadosPortuguese (BR): colegas - associados - parceirosPortuguese (PT): colegas - associados - parceirosChinese (Simplified): 同事 - 合作伙伴Chinese (Traditional): 同事 - 合作夥伴Hindi: सहकर्मी - सहयोगीArabic: زملاء - شركاءBengali: সহকর্মী - সহযোগীRussian: коллеги - партнерыJapanese: 同僚 - 仲間Vietnamese: cộng sự - đồng nghiệpKorean: 동료 - 동업자Turkish: iş arkadaşı - ortakUrdu: ساتھی - شریکIndonesian: rekan - kolega
Example Sentences
The manager trusts his associates to finish the work.
basic
John and his associates opened a new shop.
basic
I usually grab lunch with a few associates during the week.
natural
Her associates helped her prepare for the big presentation.
natural
Some of my associates will join the meeting later.
natural
She met with her associates at the office.
basic