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in cooperation with

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UK/ɪn kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn wɪð/
US/ɪn koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃn wɪð/

Meaning

  1. phrasefixed phraseformal

    working together with someone or something to achieve a shared aim

    Grammar: Followed by a noun phrase: in cooperation with the police.

    Patterns

    • in cooperation with someone
    • in cooperation with something

    The event was organized in cooperation with the local council.

    The two universities are working in cooperation with each other on the research.

    The charity runs the program in cooperation with several schools.

Common combinations

in close cooperation with
They acted in close cooperation with the authorities.
in cooperation with local authorities
The festival was held in cooperation with local authorities.
work in cooperation with
We work in cooperation with other agencies.
in cooperation with the government
The survey was done in cooperation with the government.

Synonyms and how they differ

together with
More general and less formal; it can also mean 'along with' rather than active teamwork.
in partnership with
Suggests a closer, often business or legal relationship than 'in cooperation with'.
with the help of
Focuses on receiving help, not necessarily working as equals.

Opposites

in opposition toagainst

Word family

cooperate verb
To work together with someone.
cooperation noun
The act of working together.
cooperative adjective
Willing to help and work with others.

Commonly confused: in cooperation with or in corporation with?

in cooperation with vs in corporation with

This is a common spelling mistake. 'Corporation' is a company; 'cooperation' is working together.

Practice

The new park was built ___ the city council.

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