collaborates

Collaborates is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb collaborate. To collaborate means to work jointly with others on a common project or goal, sharing knowledge, resources, and responsibilities. People or organizations that collaborate coordinate activities, communicate effectively, and align on objectives while respecting different contributions. Collaboration can take place within a single group or across organizations, disciplines, or sectors, and it is common in fields such as science, technology, business, education, and the arts. Key elements include mutual goals, information sharing, task division, trust, and governance of intellectual property and decision-making processes. The term stems from the Latin collaborare, from com- 'together' and labor 'to work'. The present tense form 'collaborates' is used with third-person singular subjects: 'She collaborates with researchers.' See also: collaboration, teamwork, cooperation, joint venture.