# co-op

**Pronunciation:** /ˈkoʊˌɒp/

**CEFR level:** A2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning 1: when discussing unit

A unit of a housing co-operative; a purchased apartment where the apartment owners collectively are responsible for maintenance of.... It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

## Meaning 2: sense 2

Any co-operative, including housing, retail, utility, agricultural, banking or worker cooperatives

## Meaning 3: sense 3

Any shop owned by a co-operative

## Meaning 4: sense 4

A co-operative game, as opposed to a competitive game or deathmatch

## Meaning 5: sense 5

To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit

## Meaning 6: sense 6

To allow for mutual unobstructed action

## Meaning 7: sense 7

To function in harmony, side by side

## Synonyms

- coact — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.
- make common cause — Dictionary-listed nearby meaning; check context before substituting.

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