informal interaction

collocation in English

meaningsofinformalandinteraction

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informal
adjective
uk
/ɪnˈfɔː.məl/us
/ɪnˈfɔːr.məl/
not formal ...
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interaction
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌɪn.təˈræk.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈræk.ʃən/
an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to ...
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(Definition ofinformalandinteractionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofinformal interaction

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Second, suchinformalinteraction, unrelated to work, is most intense and effective in a non-competitive environment.
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All the rest of the time was devoted toinformalinteractionbetween the participants.
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The argument that formal and fixed membership structures are being replaced by moreinformalinteraction repertoires is strongly reflected in the gender literature as well.
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At the same time, such forms may also be used in local, interpersonal, andinformalinteraction.
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Informalinteractionwas perceived to be particularly strong within subgroups.
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The collectivized environment category also includes full-time students because the school or university setting is believed to catalyse the same type ofinformalinteractionas paid employment in collectivized occupations.
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Many boards also schedule dinners prior to formal meetings that allowinformalinteractionwith management.
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The essence of the programme was to have aninformalinteractionwith the chosen musicians.
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Not all collectivized environments are equally propitious for informal interactions.
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The study observed that social networks, whether developed through formal organizations, kinship, neighbourhoods, work groups or informal interactions, are a critical component of social capital.
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The organizers have deliberately chosen venues away from the distractions of the bright city lights to encourage informal interactions among delegates - a policy that has been remarkably successful.
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The course emphasizes in-depth theory, didactic lectures, small group discussions, troubleshooting, and informal interactions among faculty and participants.
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First there are informal interactions, such as joking and non-work related conversations that emphasize creating a friendship.
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The original intention of the club was to foster a sense of brotherhood among the students and also to encourage informal interactions between the faculty and students.
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Dynamic people-profiles and -searches are increasingly seen as integral components of a support environment that encourages unplanned collaboration and informal interactions as effective ways to solve business problems.
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The term can also be used to refer to the informal interactions between the press and the press secretary that occur before a videotaped press briefing.
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