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in a manner that involves two or more parties working together supportively
- The two companies worked cooperatively to develop the new software.
- The students solved the problem cooperatively in their study group.
- Neighbors cooperatively organized the community cleanup event.
- The departments cooperatively planned the annual conference.
- Scientists cooperatively shared their research to find a cure.
2
in a helpful or compliant way, by willingly doing what is asked or required
- The witness answered questions cooperatively during the investigation.
- The patient has cooperatively followed the doctor's instructions.
- The suspect behaved cooperatively during the police interview.
- The students cooperatively handed in their assignments on time.
- The workers cooperatively adapted to the new workplace rules.
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