Team Collaboration – English vocabulary
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30 English words with meanings: collaborate, teamwork, brainstorm, feedback, support… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…
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- collaborate /kə'læbəreɪt/ (verb) — work together
Example:We need to collaborate on this new software project.
Synonyms: cooperate, work together, team up - teamwork /'ti:mwɜ:rk/ (noun) — people working well together
Example:Good teamwork is essential for successful IT projects.
Synonyms: cooperation, unity, synergy - brainstorm /'breɪnstɔ:rm/ (verb) — think of ideas together
Example:Let's brainstorm some creative solutions for the app design.
Synonyms: discuss ideas, think collectively, generate ideas - feedback /'fi:dbæk/ (noun) — comments or opinions
Example:She gave helpful feedback on the new user interface.
Synonyms: response, comment, opinion - support /sə'pɔ:rt/ (verb) — help
Example:The IT team will support users with technical issues.
Synonyms: assist, help, aid - contribute /kən'trɪbju:t/ (verb) — give help or ideas
Example:Everyone should contribute ideas to the project.
Synonyms: donate, add, provide - coordinate /koʊ'ɔ:rdɪneɪt/ (verb) — work together smoothly
Example:We need to coordinate tasks between front-end and back-end teams.
Synonyms: organize, align, manage - lead /li:d/ (verb) — guide and be in charge of a group
Example:He will lead the development team for this project.
Synonyms: guide, manage, direct - manage /'mænɪdʒ/ (verb) — organize and control work
Example:She manages all project timelines and deadlines.
Synonyms: handle, supervise, control - communicate /kə'mju:nɪkeɪt/ (verb) — share information
Example:Developers must communicate clearly with designers.
Synonyms: convey, express, interact - collaboration /kə,læbə'reɪʃən/ (noun) — working together
Example:Effective collaboration improves software quality.
Synonyms: partnership, cooperation, teamwork - goal /ɡoʊl/ (noun) — something you want to achieve
Example:The team's goal is to deploy the app before deadline.
Synonyms: objective, target, aim - deadline /'dedlaɪn/ (noun) — the last date to finish
Example:We must finish the testing before the deadline.
Synonyms: due date, time limit, cutoff date - task /tæsk/ (noun) — a piece of work to do
Example:Each team member has a specific task to complete.
Synonyms: job, assignment, duty - responsibility /rɪ,spɑ:nsə'bɪləti/ (noun) — a duty you must do
Example:The project manager has full responsibility for delivery.
Synonyms: duty, obligation, accountability - effort /'efərt/ (noun) — hard work
Example:Everyone's effort contributed to the project's success.
Synonyms: attempt, endeavor, try - progress /'prɑ:ɡres/ (noun) — how much work is done
Example:We monitor the project progress every week.
Synonyms: advancement, development, growth - meeting /'mi:tɪŋ/ (noun) — a time to meet and talk
Example:The daily meeting helps the team stay on track.
Synonyms: conference, session, gathering - discussion /dɪ'skʌʃən/ (noun) — talking about ideas
Example:We had a long discussion about the new API.
Synonyms: talk, debate, conversation - agreement /ə'ɡri:mənt/ (noun) — a shared decision everyone accepts
Example:They reached an agreement on the system architecture.
Synonyms: consent, accord, understanding - problem-solving /'prɒbləm ,sɒlvɪŋ/ (noun) — finding a solution
Example:Problem-solving skills are crucial in IT teamwork.
Synonyms: troubleshooting, analysis, solution finding - initiative /ɪ'nɪʃətɪv/ (noun) — a new idea or action
Example:She took the initiative to improve the testing process.
Synonyms: proposal, plan, strategy - dependable /dɪ'pendəbl/ (adj) — can be trusted
Example:A dependable teammate makes the entire team stronger.
Synonyms: reliable, trustworthy, consistent - participate /pɑ:r'tɪsɪpeɪt/ (verb) — take part
Example:All members should participate in the code review.
Synonyms: join, engage, take part - clarify /'klærɪfaɪ/ (verb) — make clear
Example:The leader clarified the project requirements.
Synonyms: explain, describe, define - trust /trʌst/ (verb) — believe someone
Example:We trust each other to complete the work properly.
Synonyms: believe, rely on, depend on - commitment /kə'mɪtmənt/ (noun) — a promise to do something
Example:Her commitment to the project impressed everyone.
Synonyms: dedication, promise, loyalty - motivation /,moʊtɪ'veɪʃən/ (noun) — a reason to act
Example:Team motivation helps achieve better performance.
Synonyms: inspiration, drive, enthusiasm - respect /rɪ'spekt/ (noun) — admiration and polite regard for other people
Example:Mutual respect keeps the team environment positive.
Synonyms: regard, honor, consideration - align /ə'laɪn/ (verb) — fit or adjust
Example:We need to align our goals with the client’s requirements.
Synonyms: match, adjust, coordinate
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