burdensharing
nounUK /ˈbɜː.dənˌʃeə.rɪŋ/
US /ˈbɝː.dənˌʃer.ɪŋ/
When people split the hard work so no one has to do it all alone.
The two friends did burdensharing on their big school project, so each had less to do.
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2. An arrangement where countries or groups each take part of a shared cost or duty.
The allies agreed on burdensharing for the peacekeeping mission.
3. In a family, splitting chores and duties fairly among members.
Their burdensharing plan meant everyone washed dishes on different nights.
4. Sharing hard feelings or worries with someone so you feel less alone.
Talking to her sister was a kind of burdensharing that made her feel better.