Word
Definitions
01working together
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being partners or working together on a project.
n. the state of being associated with a partner in a collaborative effort. Often uncountable in this abstract sense.
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“The two charities formed a partnership to help homeless people in the city.”
“The success of the project was largely due to the close partnership between the local government and private developers.”
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02a business entity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law
n. a legal type of business where two or more people own and run it together.
n. a legal relationship or business entity formed by two or more individuals or organisations to conduct trade or business.
“After working together for years, the two lawyers decided to start a partnership.”
“The partners are personally liable for the debts of the partnership unless they have registered as a limited liability entity.”
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03cricket scoring
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Sports British English
n. the time when two players are batting together and the runs they score.
n. the period during which two specific batsmen are batting together, or the total number of runs scored during that interval.
“Their hundred-run partnership helped the team win the match.”
“The opening partnership proved vital, frustrating the bowlers for over two hours and providing a solid foundation for the middle order.”
Usage
Commonly used with numerical modifiers like 'opening partnership' or 'record partnership'.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “partnership” in context.
Verb
01. dissolve a partnership
“After years of disagreement, the founders chose to dissolve their partnership.”
verb + noun
02. enter into a partnership
“Small businesses often enter into a partnership to share marketing costs.”
verb + prep + noun
03. form a partnership
“The two tech companies decided to form a partnership to develop new software.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. strategic partnership
“The airline announced a strategic partnership with a major hotel chain.”
adj + noun
05. equal partnership
“A successful marriage should be an equal partnership based on mutual respect.”
adj + noun
06. long-term partnership
“We are looking to build a long-term partnership that benefits both organizations.”
adj + noun
Preposition
07. in partnership with
“The local council is working in partnership with charities to tackle homelessness.”
prep + noun + prep
Real-World Examples
“No reason was given for the end of the partnership - which saw the haircare brand supplying professional hairstylists and hair products to participating artists.” “Instead of being digested, the bacterium remained, forming a long-term partnership with its host.” “Mehidy Hasan Miraz was not-out 32 at the close after being dropped by Cameron Green on the last ball of the day, with Hasan Mahmud alongside him on 13 after a gritty 40-run partnership.” “Some 18.5m people had never been married or in a civil partnership in 2024 – 36.8% of the population aged 16 and over, official figures show.” Etymology
From partner + -ship. Cognate with Danish partnerskab, Dutch partnerschap, German Partnerschaft, Norwegian Bokmål partnerskap, Norwegian Nynorsk partnerskap, Swedish partnerskap, and West Frisian partnerskip.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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