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create synergy

/kɹiˈeɪt ˈsɪnərdʒi/
combine efforts for greater impact

The team created synergy by collaborating on the project.

The team achieved greater results by working together effectively.


Business
formal

to combine efforts, resources, or ideas to achieve a greater effect than individual contributions

By merging their departments, the company created synergy to streamline operations.

The company improved efficiency by combining departments and working together.

Often used in business contexts to describe collaborative success.

Collocations

create synergy withto work together effectively with someone or something

Synonyms

foster collaborationenhance teamworkboost productivity

Antonyms

work independentlyoperate in silos

Related Phrases

synergy effectphrase
the combined effect of multiple efforts being greater than the sum of individual efforts

Pro Tip

Business Context

This phrase is often used in corporate settings to describe successful teamwork.

Gold Rule

Collaborative Success

Synergy implies that the outcome is better than what could be achieved alone.

Word Origin

From Greek 'synergos' (working together) + 'ergon' (work), combined with 'create' (to make).

Usage Notes

Common in business and organizational contexts to describe successful collaboration.

Word Breakdown

create
to make or bring into existence
root
+
synergy
the combined effect of multiple efforts
root
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