definition of
[cooperative]

[1] #1 cooperative s. [concerted, conjunct, conjunctive] involving the joint activity of two or more; "concerted action"; "the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind"; "the conjunctive focus of political opposition"; "a cooperative effort"; "a united effort"; "joint military activities". wn

[2] #2 cooperative n. [co-op] a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners. wn

[3] #3 cooperative a. done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort". wn

[4] #4 cooperative n. an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it. wn

[5] #5 cooperative s. [accommodative] willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement. wn