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work together for sth

phr. v..
A1 Beginner Oxford

phr. v.. To do a job or activity with other people. You often work together for a shared goal.

phr. v.. To cooperate or collaborate on a task. The preposition 'for' is often used to introduce the shared objective or purpose.


SIMPLE

We work together for the common good.

CONTEXTUAL

The two departments must work together for the project to succeed.

COMPLEX

Academics from rival institutions agreed to work together for the advancement of science, setting aside their personal differences for the greater good.

Particles
together
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
work + together + for + object
Usage

Often followed by 'for' to state the goal, or 'on' to state the task.

Teaching tip

Contrast with 'work alone' or 'work individually' to highlight the concept of collaboration.

Pitfall

We work together for build a new school.We work together to build a new school.Use 'for' with a noun phrase (for a goal) and 'to' with a verb (to do something).

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