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Definition collaborate in American English

collaborate verb

[intransitive] verb
/kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/
1

to work with someone in order to produce something

Example

We have been collaborating closely with teachers in devising the lesson plans.

Example

She directed the film and collaborated with Goldman on the script.

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2

to work secretly to help an enemy or opponent

Example

He still denies that he collaborated with the Nazis.

Definition collaborate in American English