cooperative
word
/koʊˈɑpɝˌeɪtɪv/
/kəʊˈɒpəɹətˌɪv/
Definition
Willing to help or work with others. It can also refer to a business or organization owned and run by its members.
Usage & Nuances
As an adjective, 'cooperative' describes people or attitudes that are helpful and willing to work together. As a noun, 'cooperative' refers to a member-owned business or organization. Common phrases: 'cooperative attitude,' 'a housing cooperative.' It is more formal than 'helpful.'
Spanish: cooperativo - cooperativa (empresa)Portuguese (BR): cooperativo - cooperativa (empresa)Portuguese (PT): cooperativo - cooperativa (empresa)Chinese (Simplified): 合作的 - 合作社Chinese (Traditional): 合作的 - 合作社Hindi: सहयोगी - सहकारी समितिArabic: تعاوني - جمعية تعاونيةBengali: সহযোগী - সমবায় (প্রতিষ্ঠান)Russian: сотрудничающий - кооператив (организация)Japanese: 協力的な - 協同組合Vietnamese: hợp tác - hợp tác xãKorean: 협조적인 - 협동조합Turkish: işbirlikçi - kooperatifUrdu: تعاونی - تعاونیہ (ادارہ)Indonesian: kooperatif - koperasi
Example Sentences
She is always cooperative in class.
basic
The children were cooperative during the trip.
basic
They started a farmers' cooperative.
basic
If you're more cooperative, this project will go faster.
natural
Our building is run as a housing cooperative.
natural
She was so cooperative with the doctor's instructions.
natural