colleague
noun B2
Plain meaning
someone you work with
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss someone you work with in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed colleague during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that senior colleague can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
senior colleagueformer colleaguework colleague
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “senior colleague”.