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co-op

/ˈkoʊˌɒp/
noun
  1. A unit of a housing co-operative; a purchased apartment where the apartment owners collectively are responsible for maintenance of common areas and upkeep.

  2. Any co-operative, including housing, retail, utility, agricultural, banking or worker cooperatives.

  3. Any shop owned by a co-operative.

verb
  1. To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.

  2. To allow for mutual unobstructed action

  3. To function in harmony, side by side

Synonymsco-op, coact, make common cause

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