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work together

A2 neutral intransitive

To combine effort with others to achieve a shared goal.

In plain English

To do something as a group, helping each other to get it done.

What does "work together" mean?

2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.

1 A2 neutral

Of people or groups: to combine efforts towards a shared goal.

"The two departments will need to work together closely if we're going to meet the launch deadline."

"We must work together to build a world of peace."

— Nelson Mandela, speech at the United Nations, 1998.
2 B1 neutral

Of components, systems, or ideas: to function in combination to produce a result.

"Diet and exercise work together to improve your overall health."

Literal vs figurative

Words literally mean

To work in the same direction alongside others — fully transparent.

Actually means

To do something as a group, helping each other to get it done.

Usage tip

Extremely common and versatile. Can apply to people, organisations, ideas, or even mechanical parts. Often used in motivational contexts ('We need to work together'). Not technically separable as 'together' is an adverb, not a particle that moves around the object.

Words that pair with "work together"

Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.

team everyone effectively closely well successfully community

How to conjugate "work together"

The five tense forms you'll use most often.

Base
work together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
works together
he/she/it
Past simple
worked together
yesterday
Past participle
worked together
have + pp
-ing form
working together
continuous

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