work with
يتعاون مع
Use `work with` to describe collaborating with people or using specific materials to achieve a goal.
15秒でわかる
- Use it to describe colleagues or teammates in any setting.
- It applies to both people and materials or tools used.
- It is a polite, neutral way to discuss professional relationships.
意味
This phrase means doing a job or a task alongside someone else to reach a goal. It can also mean using a specific tool or material to get something done.
主な例文
3 / 6Introducing a colleague
I work with Mark in the marketing department.
أعمل مع مارك في قسم التسويق.
Describing a hobby
I love to work with clay in my free time.
أحب العمل بالصلصال في وقت فراغي.
A job interview
I am looking for a team that is easy to work with.
أبحث عن فريق يسهل التعامل معه.
文化的背景
The phrase reflects the Western emphasis on 'teamwork' and 'collaboration' in the modern workplace. It moved from strictly manual labor to digital and creative spaces in the late 20th century. Today, it is used to soften power dynamics, making professional relationships feel more like partnerships.
The 'Hard to Work With' Secret
If someone says a person is 'hard to work with', it's usually code for 'they are mean or stubborn'. It's a very polite English way to complain.
Work With vs. Work For
Be careful! 'Work for' means they are your boss. 'Work with' means you are equals. Don't accidentally demote your boss!
15秒でわかる
- Use it to describe colleagues or teammates in any setting.
- It applies to both people and materials or tools used.
- It is a polite, neutral way to discuss professional relationships.
What It Means
Work with is your go-to phrase for collaboration. It means you are not alone in your efforts. You are part of a team or using a tool. It suggests a sense of partnership. You are moving in the same direction as someone else. It is simple, friendly, and very common.
How To Use It
You usually place a person or a thing after with. For example, I work with Sarah. This means Sarah is your colleague. You can also say I work with wood. This means you are a carpenter or a hobbyist. It is a very flexible phrase. You can use it in the past, present, or future. Just change the verb work accordingly.
When To Use It
Use it at the office to describe your team. Use it when meeting new people to explain your job. It is perfect for job interviews. You can even use it when talking about difficult people. For example, He is hard to work with. This is a polite way to say someone is annoying! It works well in texts, emails, and face-to-face chats.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if you are someone's boss in a strict way. In that case, they work for you. Don't use it for romantic relationships usually. We don't say I work with my girlfriend unless you share an office. If you are just hanging out, use spend time with. Using work with for a date sounds like a business meeting. Nobody wants a spreadsheet on a dinner date!
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, collaboration is a huge buzzword. People love to say they are 'team players'. Using work with sounds more equal than saying someone is your assistant. It shows respect for the other person's contribution. It reflects a culture that values networking and flat hierarchies. Even a CEO might say they work with their managers.
Common Variations
You might hear work alongside for a more physical description. Collaborate with is the fancy, formal version. Team up with is the energetic, fun version. If you are solving a problem, you might work through it. But work with remains the king of everyday conversation. It is the bread and butter of English social interaction.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is incredibly versatile and safe for almost any situation. It sits perfectly in the 'neutral' category, making it appropriate for both a casual chat and a corporate email.
The 'Hard to Work With' Secret
If someone says a person is 'hard to work with', it's usually code for 'they are mean or stubborn'. It's a very polite English way to complain.
Work With vs. Work For
Be careful! 'Work for' means they are your boss. 'Work with' means you are equals. Don't accidentally demote your boss!
The Tool Rule
Native speakers use 'work with' for tools they control, like 'work with a hammer'. It makes the tool sound like a partner.
例文
6I work with Mark in the marketing department.
أعمل مع مارك في قسم التسويق.
Shows a standard professional relationship.
I love to work with clay in my free time.
أحب العمل بالصلصال في وقت فراغي.
Shows the material being used for a task.
I am looking for a team that is easy to work with.
أبحث عن فريق يسهل التعامل معه.
Expresses a desire for a good environment.
I have to work with the new guy today.
يجب أن أعمل مع الشخص الجديد اليوم.
Informal update about daily tasks.
Honestly, she is so difficult to work with!
بصراحة، من الصعب جداً التعامل معها في العمل!
Used to describe a personality clash.
It has been an honor to work with you on this project.
لقد كان شرفاً لي أن أعمل معك في هذا المشروع.
High level of respect and appreciation.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
I really enjoy ___ with my brother on our garden.
After 'enjoy', we use the -ing form of the verb.
Complete the professional introduction.
I ___ with the design team to create the new logo.
The present simple 'work' describes a regular professional state.
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Formality of 'Work With'
Talking to friends about a project.
I work with my best mate.
Standard office talk.
I work with the sales team.
Professional networking.
I have the privilege to work with Dr. Smith.
Where to use 'Work With'
Office
Collaborating with colleagues.
Art Studio
Using paint or metal.
School
Group assignments.
Customer Service
Helping a client.
よくある質問
10 問Yes, you can! It sounds very modern and collaborative. You might say I work with my manager on daily reports.
No, you can work with things too. For example, I work with computers all day is a very common sentence.
'Collaborate' is much more formal. You would use work with in a coffee shop, but collaborate in a formal contract.
Yes, if the dog has a job! For example, a police officer might say I work with a K9 unit.
Absolutely. It's short and clear. You can text a friend: Can't talk, working with a client.
You can say They are difficult to work with. It is a safe and professional way to express frustration.
Yes, artists often say I work with oil paints or I work with stone.
It is often considered a prepositional verb. The meaning is quite literal: working in the company of someone.
Yes! You can say I work with Excel every day. It means you use that software for your tasks.
Not necessarily. You can work with someone for five minutes or five years. The phrase doesn't specify the time.
関連フレーズ
Collaborate with
To work together on a specific intellectual or artistic project.
Team up with
To join forces with someone for a specific task.
Assist someone
To help someone who is the main person doing the work.
Partner with
To form a formal partnership for a business goal.
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