Collaboration & Teamwork

used when one is back to doing one's job and normal activities at work, particularly after a leave or vacation

By the time the new CEO arrived, the employees had already been in harness and had improved the company's performance.

to cooperate, work together, or engage in a mutually beneficial interaction or partnership with someone

Despite their initial disagreements, they eventually played ball with each other and were able to complete the project successfully.

surpassing in terms of quality or effectiveness when working as a whole rather than individually

If we work together effectively, our company can be greater than the sum of its parts and achieve great success.

to complete one's responsibilities regarding a group task, project, work, etc.

If we all pull our weight and work together, we can achieve great things.

two individuals who managed to plan and get something done together

Emily and her sister are partners in crime when it comes to teasing their little brother.

together in a tight, often seamless or intimate partnership

The two departments worked hand and glove to launch the new initiative.

used for saying that everyone's assistance is needed for a situation, particularly a difficult one

If there's a fire in the building, we need all hands on deck to evacuate everyone safely.