提携する

• Reading: ていけいする
• Romaji: teikei suru
• Kanji breakdown: 提 (tei) — present, offer; 携 (kei) — carry, be involved
• Pronunciation: /teː.keː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To partner with; to form an alliance or business tie-up with another party.

A Group 3 (suru) compound verb combining 提携 (partnership/tie-up) with する. Frequently used in business, where companies form strategic alliances. Related terms include 業務提携 (business partnership) and 提携先 (partner company). Implies a formal, cooperative relationship rather than a casual collaboration.

Examples

1. わが社は海外の企業と提携して新製品を開発する。 Our company will partner with an overseas firm to develop a new product.
2. 二つの大学が研究分野で提携することになった。 Two universities have decided to form a partnership in the field of research.
3. 地元の農家と提携して新鮮な食材を仕入れている。 We source fresh ingredients by partnering with local farmers.

Usage Guide

Context: business, academia, international relations

Tone: professional

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 提 (tei, to present/carry) + 携 (kei, to carry/participate). Literally 'to carry together,' conveying the idea of joining hands to work toward a shared objective.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional