What does "teamed" mean?

1. (joined together) joined with someone else to work on a task or project. 2. (working as a team) describes people or groups who are working together in a team.

How do you use "teamed"?

Usually followed by the preposition 'up' and then 'with'.

teamed

v. · adj.

US //ˈtimd// UK //tˈiːmd// teamed

1 joined together (v.)
B1 Intermediate

joined with someone else to work on a task or project.

the past tense of 'team', frequently appearing with 'up' to indicate the formation of a collaborative partnership.

Example

She teamed up with her classmate to finish the science project on time.

Example

The local charity teamed up with several corporate sponsors to ensure the community garden project received adequate funding for the winter season.

Usage

Usually followed by the preposition 'up' and then 'with'.
- separated
- split
2 working as a team (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

describes people or groups who are working together in a team.

denoting a state of being associated or organized into a team structure.

Example

The teamed efforts of the two departments led to a successful product launch.

Example

The teamed researchers published their findings in a joint paper that addressed the multifaceted nature of the climate crisis.
- independent
- solo

Last updated June 20, 2026