Pronunciation

/kəʊˈliːɡ/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who shares a job or profession with another, often working in the same department or organization. “She introduced me to her new colleague from the marketing team.”
• Adjective: Characterizing someone who is a coworker or fellow professional. “He is a diligent and supportive colleague.”

Phrases

• “Work closely with a colleague” implies teamwork.
• “Colleagues in the industry” refers to people in the same field.
• “Exchange ideas with a colleague” means discussing work-related matters.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I need to schedule a meeting with my colleague to discuss the project.”
• Adjective: “She was a valuable colleague who always had insightful suggestions.”
• “My colleagues and I brainstormed solutions to the problem.”

Synonyms

• Colleague(s)
• Co-worker
• Workmate
• Team member
• Partner (in the workplace)

Antonyms

• Rival
• Competitor
• Outsider
• Stranger (in a professional context)