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colleague
A mutual relationship between two people working for the same firm, company, or other employer.
A colleague relationship is a mutual connection between two persons who work for the same firm, company, or other employer. This relationship may be defined by mutual consent of both parties, or automatically based on parallel connections between the persons and a single company.
The shared employer is the basis of the relationship. Two separate employment connections can establish that common association.
A pending colleague request remains unconfirmed by one party. The established colleague relationship is mutual rather than a one-way request.
Related definitions
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colleague request pending
A relationship in which one person has indicated a colleague relationship with the other, who has not yet reciprocated. -
employee
A connection between a person and the individual or company who employs that person. -
follower
A one-way connection from one person to another, usually for the purpose of monitoring content or activity. -
friend
A mutually certified relationship between two persons on good terms with each other. -
friend request pending
A relationship in which one person has sent a friend request to the other, who has not accepted it yet.