Colocated

/koʊˈloʊkeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Located together in the same place, especially when referring to people or equipment working closely together at a shared physical location.

Etymology

From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'locus' (place) + English '-ated' suffix. The term emerged in the late 20th century in business and technology contexts to describe physical proximity arrangements.

Kelly Says

Colocated teams became a hot topic in software development because companies discovered that sitting people next to each other solved problems faster than email ever could—it's why many tech companies still obsess over office seating arrangements despite remote work trends.

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