collaborative
gb/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv/ us/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv/
B2
Inglés
~ 6200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
involving people working together
Describes work or activity where people or groups do it together and help each other.
Patrón de uso:
a collaborative [project/effort/process/task]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *collaborative* as a verb, saying *we collaborative with them* instead of *we collaborate with them* or *we did collaborative work with them*. Another confusion is mixing up *collaborative* with *collective*: *collaborative* focuses on people actively working together on something; *collective* often just means belonging to a group or done by a group as a whole.
Sinónimos
joint (Emphasizes shared ownership or responsibility, often in formal or legal contexts, not always implying active interaction.)
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cooperative (Stresses willingness to help and work together; slightly broader and can describe attitude as well as activity.)
Antónimos
individual (Focuses on something done by one person alone, without working together.)
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isolated (Suggests work done separately, without contact or interaction with others.)
Colocaciones
collaborative effort
|collaborative project
|collaborative learning
|collaborative process
|collaborative workspace
|collaborative platform
Temas
work
|education
|business
|technology
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The team used a collaborative document to write the report in real time.
- Our company is moving toward a more collaborative decision‑making process.
- Online tools now make truly collaborative research possible across different countries.
- The museum launched a collaborative project with local schools to create the exhibition.
- Collaborative learning activities helped the students engage more deeply with the material.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We did a collaborative project in our English class.
- Google Docs is a collaborative tool for writing together.
- The teacher asked us to write a story in a collaborative way.
- This was a collaborative effort between two small companies.
- They prefer a collaborative process instead of one person deciding everything.
adjective
B2
property
2
willing to work with others
Describes someone or a way of working where the person wants to work with other people and share decisions.
Patrón de uso:
a collaborative [person/leader/team/style]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *collaborative* with *friendly* or *social*. A person can be friendly but not collaborative at work. *Collaborative* in this sense specifically means willing to work together on tasks and decisions. Another mistake is using *collaborative* where *collaborator* is needed (e.g., saying *she is a collaborative* instead of *she is a collaborator* or *she is very collaborative*).
Sinónimos
cooperative (Very close in meaning; often slightly more general and common in everyday speech about people.)
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team‑oriented (Emphasizes preference for working in teams; slightly more business‑focused than *collaborative*.)
Antónimos
uncooperative (Direct opposite, describing someone who does not want to help or work with others.)
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authoritarian (In leadership contexts, describes a style where one person makes decisions alone instead of working collaboratively.)
Colocaciones
collaborative leader
|collaborative manager
|highly collaborative
|collaborative style
|collaborative mindset
|collaborative team
Temas
work
|management
|personality
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She has a very collaborative leadership style that encourages input from everyone.
- We’re looking for someone who is flexible, creative, and highly collaborative.
- The new manager is much more collaborative than the previous one, involving the team in key decisions.
- A collaborative culture makes employees feel more valued and engaged.
- Their design process is deeply collaborative, with clients included in every stage.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My boss is friendly and collaborative with our team.
- The company wants collaborative people who like to share ideas.
- He is not very collaborative, so it is hard to work with him.
- We need a more collaborative style in our meetings.
- Her collaborative way of working makes the group stronger.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
collaborative
AFI
GB/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv/
US/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv/
Sílabas y acento
col - lab - or - at - ive (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lab)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: collaborative
Familia de palabras
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
uncollaborative
adjective
Advanced or less common
collaborationist
noun
Expresiones
collaborative approach
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
team-based way of doing something
A way of doing or solving something where you actively work with other people instead of acting alone.
Ejemplos
- The company takes a collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
- We need a more collaborative approach to managing these projects.
- Doctors and nurses adopted a collaborative approach to patient care.
collaborative culture
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
group culture of teamwork
The normal way people in a company or group think and act, where working together is usual and encouraged.
Ejemplos
- They are trying to build a more collaborative culture in the company.
- A strong collaborative culture can lead to better innovation.
- Start‑ups often have a collaborative culture from the beginning.
collaborative economy
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv ɪkˈɑnəmi/
fixed phrase
technical
economy based on sharing access
An economic system where people share or rent things like cars, homes, or tools from each other using the internet, instead of buying everything themselves.
Ejemplos
- Companies like Airbnb and Uber are often cited as examples of the collaborative economy.
- The collaborative economy changes how people think about owning things.
- Some cities are still learning how to regulate the collaborative economy.
collaborative effort
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase
an attempt made together
Work or energy from several people or groups, all trying to reach the same goal together.
Ejemplos
- The success of the campaign was a collaborative effort between staff and volunteers.
- Cleaning up the beach was a collaborative effort involving local schools and charities.
- This book is a collaborative effort by three different authors.
collaborative environment
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
setting that supports teamwork
A place or situation where it is easy and normal for people to work together and share ideas.
Ejemplos
- The company has created a collaborative environment with open offices and shared spaces.
- We want our classroom to be a collaborative environment where everyone feels safe to speak.
- Remote work tools can still support a collaborative environment online.
collaborative leadership
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv lˈidɚʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
formal
leadership that shares decisions
A way of leading where the leader works closely with others, shares power, and lets people help make decisions.
Ejemplos
- The organization is trying to develop more collaborative leadership at every level.
- Her collaborative leadership style has improved trust in the team.
- Workshops on collaborative leadership are now common in many business schools.
collaborative learning
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
learning by working together
A way of learning where students study, talk, and solve problems together instead of working alone.
Ejemplos
- The teacher uses collaborative learning to keep students active in class.
- Collaborative learning can help shy students share their ideas.
- Many online courses now include tools for collaborative learning.
collaborative platform
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv plˈætfˌɔɹm/
fixed phrase
technical
software for shared work
A software tool or website where many users can work together on the same files, tasks, or projects.
Ejemplos
- They built a collaborative platform for sharing and editing videos.
- Trello is a popular collaborative platform for project management.
- The new collaborative platform lets departments track progress in real time.
collaborative process
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv pɹˈɑsˌɛs/
fixed phrase
process involving shared input
A way of doing something where different people or groups join in each step and make decisions together.
Ejemplos
- Writing the policy was a collaborative process that took several months.
- Good design is usually the result of a collaborative process.
- They introduced a more collaborative process for setting company goals.
collaborative project
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
project done together
A piece of planned work that two or more people or groups do together.
Ejemplos
- The students did a collaborative project on climate change.
- We’re planning a collaborative project with a partner company in Japan.
- This app grew out of a collaborative project between designers and engineers.
collaborative work
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv wˈɚk/
fixed phrase
work done together
Work where people or groups do the task together, sharing ideas and responsibilities.
Ejemplos
- Most of our collaborative work happens online now.
- The lab encourages collaborative work between scientists from different fields.
- She prefers collaborative work to working alone at her desk.
collaborative workspace
1/kəlˈæbɚɪtɪv wˈɚkspˌeɪs/
fixed phrase
space designed for teamwork
A place, like an office area or online tool, that is made to help people work together easily.
Ejemplos
- The company redesigned the office into an open, collaborative workspace.
- We use Slack as a collaborative workspace for our remote team.
- Collaborative workspaces can make communication faster and more informal.