Definition

Done with pressure or necessity, not freely chosen.

Example

The workers were in a coact situation, where they had to follow strict orders without any choice.

Conversation

Did you feel like the meeting was coact rather than collaborative?

Definitely, it felt like everyone was just following orders.

I hate when meetings are like that; they should be more open.

Absolutely, it's much better when we can share our ideas freely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To work together with others to achieve a common goal or purpose.

Example

The team decided to coact in order to complete the project on time.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we should coact on this project to make it better.

That's a great idea! Working together will definitely help us.

Exactly! It's always easier when we coact rather than do it alone.

Root Explanation

Coact is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "agere" (meaning to drive or act). The word describes the act of driving or bringing people together to act in unison.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'acting together' — 'co-' means together, and 'agere' means to act.

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