WordValecoordinate
to bring parts into a harmonious relation
In more detail
1. (verb) to organize different people or things so that they work together effectively
2. (verb) to move different parts of your body together smoothly and in a controlled way
3. (noun) a set of numbers that show the exact position of a point on a map, line, or surface
Examples
- 1. The project manager will coordinate the efforts of all the team members.
- 2. The dancer coordinated her movements perfectly with the music.
- 3. The GPS device showed the coordinates of our location.
How to use coordinate
As a verb, coordinate means to arrange or synchronize multiple elements so they work together effectively, used in both organizational and physical contexts. It emphasizes harmony and timing rather than mere control. The noun refers to a mathematical or geographical position marker, common in technical and scientific contexts.
Common phrases
- coordinate efforts
- coordinate with others
- coordinate a project
- well-coordinated movements
- coordinate one's actions
Synonyms
organize · harmonize · synchronize · orchestrate · manage
Opposites
disrupt · disorganize
Word family
coordination (noun) · coordinated (adjective) · coordinator (noun) · coordinating (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners often confuse coordinate with subordinate; coordinate means to work at the same level with equal importance, whereas subordinate implies a hierarchy.
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