colleague
Pronunciation: [ˈkɑːliɡ]
Word
Context: "relationship"
(noun) A colleague is someone you work with. They can be in the same team or department as you. Think of a colleague as a friend you see at your job.
Example
My colleague helped me finish my project on time.
Example
I don't get along well with some of my colleagues.
Example
Who is your closest colleague at work?
Context: "professional"
(noun) A colleague can also refer to someone in the same profession as you, even if you don’t work together. It’s like having a buddy in the same job area, even if you are at different companies.
Example
I met a colleague from another school at the conference.
Example
He doesn't have any colleagues in his field right now.
Example
Do you often collaborate with colleagues from other companies?
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