noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal. uncountable

   "Sonic: OK then, let’s get ready to do this. We’ll show that creep the REAL SUPER POWER of TEAM WORK!"

2. 2
   cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

associatebipartisanshipcoactioncoadjuvancycoadministrationcoagency

Example

More examples

"Each muscle shows perfect teamwork."

Etymology

From team + work. Compare West Frisian teamwurk (“teamwork”).

Related phrases

teamwork makes the dream work

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