show cooperation

[/ʃoʊ koʊˈɑːpəreɪʃən/]
verb phrase
demonstrar cooperação
1. to display a willingness to work together with others toward a common goal
The two companies decided to show cooperation in developing the new product.
As duas empresas decidiram demonstrar cooperação no desenvolvimento do novo produto.
2. to exhibit collaborative behavior and mutual support
The team members showed cooperation by helping each other complete the project on time.
Os membros da equipe demonstraram cooperação ajudando uns aos outros a concluir o projeto no prazo.
3. to comply and work together with authorities or partners
The witness agreed to show cooperation with the investigation.
A testemunha concordou em demonstrar cooperação com a investigação.
In Brazilian business culture, 'demonstrar cooperação' is highly valued and reflects positive interpersonal relationships (jogo de cintura). In the USA, 'show cooperation' is often used in legal, business, and organizational contexts to indicate compliance and teamwork. In Portugal, 'cooperação' emphasizes mutual benefit and collective achievement.
NYC Slang
play ball
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cooperatecollaboratework togethershow supportcoordinate efforts
Antonyms / Antônimos
resistobstructhinderopposerefuse to cooperate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar cooperação
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mostrar cooperação / demonstrar cooperação
both forms commonly used
São Paulo
demonstrar cooperação / colaborar
corporate and formal contexts prefer 'demonstrar cooperação'
Portugal
demonstrar cooperação / colaboração
both terms used, 'colaboração' slightly more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

cooperationcollaborateteamworkpartnershipmutual supportcoordination

Related Idioms & Phrases

work hand in hand
lend a hand
give someone a hand
pull together
be on the same page
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