coordinate — to organize different people or things in order to make them work together effectively
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to organize different people or things in order to make them work together effectively
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/
Example Sentences
- The wedding planner had to coordinate with the caterer, florist, and DJ - basically becoming a professional herder of creative chaos!
- Scientists use coordinates to pinpoint the exact location where the meteor landed.
- My attempts to coordinate my outfit resulted in wearing stripes with polka dots - fashion emergency!
coordinate
VERB[/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/]
to organize different people or things in order to make them work together effectively
A team leader coordinates workers who are lifting a heavy beam together.
Coordinate the move before the plans deteriorate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'coordinatus', the past participle of 'coordinare', meaning 'to arrange together'. Composed of the prefix 'co-' (together) and 'ordinare' (to arrange or order), derived from 'ordo' (order).
Breakdown
co- (together) + -ordin- (order, arrange) + -ate (verb suffix) = coordinate
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📝Examples
“The wedding planner had to coordinate with the caterer, florist, and DJ - basically becoming a professional herder of creative chaos!”
“Scientists use coordinates to pinpoint the exact location where the meteor landed.”
“My attempts to coordinate my outfit resulted in wearing stripes with polka dots - fashion emergency!”
“The project manager coordinates between different teams to ensure smooth workflow.”
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