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partnering

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɑɹtnɝɪŋ// UK //pˈɑːtnəɹɪŋ// part·ner·ing

v. working together with another person or group to achieve a goal. You use this when two companies or people join forces for a project.

v. forming a strategic alliance or partnership to collaborate on a specific task or objective. Present participle of 'partner'; often describes corporate or professional collaboration.


SIMPLE

Our school is partnering with a local museum for the art show.

CONTEXTUAL

By partnering with a logistics firm, the small bakery was able to offer nationwide delivery for the first time.

COMPLEX

The tech giant is currently partnering with several renewable energy startups to reduce the carbon footprint of its massive data centers across the continent.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is often followed by the preposition 'with' to indicate the collaborator.

Pitfall

They are partnering to a new company.They are partnering with a new company.Partnering requires the preposition 'with' when identifying the person or group you are working alongside.

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