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Coordinate: Definition, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：organize efficiently (coordinate)
coordinate
/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/
v.
To organize people or things so that they work together well and efficiently.
organize efficiently
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/ˈɔːrɡənaɪz ɪˈfɪʃəntli/
v.
To arrange people, activities, or things so that they work together smoothly and effectively.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'ordinare' (to arrange), from 'ordo' (order).
💡 Mnemonic
Co- (together) + ordinate (arrange) → arrange things together in order.
📖 Example
To ensure the charity run goes smoothly, Sarah will coordinate all the volunteers and assign them specific tasks.
To ensure the charity run goes smoothly, Sarah will coordinate all the volunteers and assign them specific tasks.
🔗 Collocations
coordinate efforts – work together to achieve a common goal
coordinate activities – organize tasks to avoid conflicts
coordinate with someone – communicate and work together with another person
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
disorganize (v.) – To disrupt the order or arrangement.
disrupt (v.) – To interrupt or prevent something from continuing smoothly.
🌱 Derivatives
coordinator (n.) – A person who organizes activities or people.
coordination (n.) – The process of organizing people or things to work together.
coordinating (adj.) – Involving the arrangement of different parts to work together.
📖 Cultural Story
Entered English via Old French 'coordonner' in the 15th century. Originally meant 'to set in order together'; now widely used in project management to describe organizing interdependent tasks.
Meaning 2：match harmoniously (coordinate)
coordinate
/koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/
v.
When two or more parts work together in harmony, or match each other well.
match harmoniously
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/mætʃ hɑːrˈmoʊniəsli/
v.
When two or more items, especially clothing or colors, go well together because they share similar qualities.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The navy blue tie perfectly coordinates with his light blue shirt, creating a smart and professional look.
The navy blue tie perfectly coordinates with his light blue shirt, creating a smart and professional look.
🔗 Collocations
coordinate colors – choose colors that go well together
coordinate outfits – wear clothes that match each other
coordinate with something – look good together with another item
🔄 Synonyms
match (v.) – To be the same or similar to something else in color, style, or pattern.
complement (v.) – To add to something in a way that improves or emphasizes its qualities.
harmonize (v.) – To combine in a pleasing way.
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
coordination (n.) – The state of different things working well together, especially in fashion.
coordinated (adj.) – Arranged in a matching way.
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