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[ UK /kˈɒliːɡ/ ]
[ US /ˈkɑɫiɡ/ ]
NOUN
  1. a person who is member of one's class or profession
    he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers
    the surgeon consulted his colleagues
  2. an associate that one works with

How To Use colleague In A Sentence

  • Some of my remarks here are directed toward conventional scientists, who generally refrain from commenting critically on the wild ideas of a few of their colleagues because it is bad manners.
  • McCarthy remains dismissive of the allegations and defensive of the former sergeant, saying he was "brutalized" by his colleagues, in particular, by a few senior officers "exerting locker room peer pressure" in the department ranks. MPNnow Home RSS
  • A man of good humour and a great sense of fun, he enjoyed popularity among his teaching colleagues and pupils, many of whom were present at the removal of remains and burial.
  • Mulvey also has an insatiable appetite for collaboration, appearing on colleagues' recordings, or just stepping on stage with other artists to try something spontaneous, something unrehearsed.
  • Faceless, unqualified reviewers define our work, remove our colleagues from panels and routinely breach confidentiality.
  • His colleagues listened politely to his harangue but ignored him. THE GUARDSMEN
  • He is an honourable person respected and held in esteem by his colleagues.
  • The reception clerk consulted a colleague.
  • A colleague's dyslexic son particularly loved it. Times, Sunday Times
  • The Waterford publicans, who have signified their intention to defy the ban, are following in the footsteps of their colleagues in Kerry, Cork, Donegal and Wexford.
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