work together
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle together
Meanings
Cooperate on a task as a group
Why “together”? A group stays connected or cooperates as one unit.
“They worked together on the project.”
“The nurses worked together during the night shift.”
“Maya and Leo worked together to prepare the project schedule after the office meeting.”
Don't confuse with
Work together means cooperate on a task as a group. Work through means deal with a problem or feelings methodically.
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“They worked together on the project.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
work through
A contrast learners often mix up
Complete by working steadily; Deal with a problem or feelings methodically; Continue working without stopping for a break
come together
Same together pattern: together
Combine or be assembled to form something whole; Unite to help or achieve a shared goal
go together
Same together pattern: together
(of two things) match or look good as a pair
hold together
Same together pattern: together
Stay calm when things are difficult; Stay united, especially during difficulty; Stay joined, or keep separate parts joined
pull together
Same together pattern: together
Work together as a group to achieve something; Calm down and regain self-control
stick together
Same together pattern: together
Stay close and support each other
work against
Same base verb: work
Make success less likely
work around
Same base verb: work
Find a way past an obstacle
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