1 A2 neutral
To form a partnership with a specific person, group, or organisation to work on a shared project or goal.
"The charity teamed up with a local supermarket to collect food donations."
inseparable
team up with
A2 neutral inseparable transitive
To form a partnership or working group with a specific person or organisation.
In plain English
To start working together with a particular person or group.
What does "team up with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 neutral
To ally or cooperate with someone, especially to overcome a challenge or opponent.
"The two unlikely rivals teamed up with each other to compete against the international entries."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To form a team together with someone.
Actually means
To start working together with a particular person or group.
Usage tip
This is 'team up' with its prepositional object made explicit. The two forms are largely interchangeable when a partner is mentioned. 'Team up with' is used when naming the specific partner. Very common in journalism, business, and entertainment reporting.
Words that pair with "team up with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "team up with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
team up with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
teams up with
he/she/it
Past simple
teamed up with
yesterday
Past participle
teamed up with
have + pp
-ing form
teaming up with
continuous
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