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team up with

A2 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To start working together with a particular person or group.

Literal meaning: To form a team together with someone.

Meanings

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."

Grammar: inseparable
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."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

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.

Commonly used with

rival brand celebrity NGO university artist competitor

Forms

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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