respected colleagues
noun phraseUK /rɪˈspɛktɪd ˈkɒliːɡz/
US /rɪˈspɛktɪd ˈkɑːliːɡz/
People you work with who are liked and admired for doing a good job.
She thanked her respected colleagues for their help on the project.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Senior members of a profession who are held in high regard.
The young doctor learned a lot from her respected colleagues at the hospital.
3. People in the same organization whose opinions carry weight.
The manager asked his respected colleagues to review the new plan.
4. Fellow experts in a field who are admired by others.
The scientist presented her findings to her respected colleagues at the conference.