collaborative project

[/kəˈlæbərətɪv ˈprɑːdʒekt/]
nounpl: collaborative projects
projeto colaborativo
1. A work or undertaking involving cooperation and joint effort between two or more people, teams, or organizations working towards a common goal
The collaborative project between the two universities resulted in groundbreaking research.
O projeto colaborativo entre as duas universidades resultou em pesquisa inovadora.
2. An initiative where participants actively contribute ideas, skills, and resources in a shared environment
Our collaborative project uses cloud-based tools to keep all team members connected.
Nosso projeto colaborativo usa ferramentas baseadas em nuvem para manter todos os membros da equipe conectados.
3. A structured effort emphasizing teamwork, communication, and mutual responsibility among participants
The collaborative project encouraged creative problem-solving among the diverse team members.
O projeto colaborativo encorajou a resolução criativa de problemas entre os membros da equipe diversa.
Collaborative projects have become increasingly prominent in Brazil and the USA due to globalization and digital communication tools. In Brazilian corporate culture, they emphasize 'jogo de equipe' (teamwork spirit). In American contexts, especially in tech and academia, collaborative projects are valued for innovation and knowledge-sharing. The term gained significant traction during and after the COVID-19 pandemic with remote work adoption.
NYC Slang
collab project / team project / group thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
joint venturepartnership projectteam projectcooperative effortgroup undertakingcollective initiative
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual projectsolo endeavorindependent worksingle-person project

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
projeto colaborativo
Most common term used in academic and corporate settings throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho em equipe / projeto colaborativo
Often used interchangeably with 'trabalho em equipe' in casual contexts
São Paulo
projeto colaborativo / projeto cooperativo
Business-oriented language; frequently used in tech and startup communities
Portugal
projeto colaborativo / projeto de cooperação
Similar usage to Brazil; 'cooperação' more common in formal institutional contexts

Related Words

teamworkcooperationpartnershipstakeholdercoordinationsynergy

Related Idioms & Phrases

put heads together
work hand in hand
all hands on deck
two heads are better than one
strength in numbers
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