Definition

1. Verb:

   • To bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship: To organize or integrate separate parts so they work together effectively.
   • To make arrangements so that separate activities or groups work together effectively: To synchronize actions or efforts.
   • To be or become equal in rank, importance, or degree (often used in a grammatical or mathematical context): To function as elements of equal syntactic importance.

2. Noun:

   • A set of numbers that determines the position of a point, line, or shape: A number in an ordered pair or triplet that gives a location on a graph, map, or grid system (e.g., x and y coordinates).

3. Adjective:

   • Equal in rank, importance, or degree: Having the same order or status, often used to describe grammatical elements (e.g., coordinate clauses).

Examples of Usage

• Verb:

  • We need to coordinate our schedules to find a meeting time.
  • The manager will coordinate the efforts of the marketing and sales teams.
  • The dance troupe practiced hard to coordinate their movements perfectly.

• Noun:

  • The map showed the exact coordinates of the treasure.
  • Enter the GPS coordinates into the navigation system.

• Adjective:

  • "And" often joins two coordinate clauses in a sentence.
  • The two departments have coordinate status within the organization.

Advanced Usage

• "Coordinate with": To arrange something in conjunction with someone or something else.

  • Please coordinate with the logistics department before finalizing the plan.

• "Coordinate system": A system for specifying points using numbers (coordinates).

  • The Cartesian coordinate system uses perpendicular axes.

Variants and Related Words

• Coordination (n): The organization of different elements to enable effective cooperation.
  • The project required excellent coordination.
• Coordinator (n): A person responsible for organizing people or activities.
  • She is the event coordinator.
• Uncoordinated (adj): Lacking organization or the ability to move parts smoothly together.
  • His efforts were uncoordinated and ineffective.

Synonyms

• Organize: To arrange systematically.
• Synchronize: To cause to occur at the same time.
• Integrate: To combine into a whole.
• Align: To place in a line or bring into alignment.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Coordinate with: To work or plan together with.
  • You must coordinate with the main office on all financial matters.

Related Idioms

• (To be) in coordination with: Working together harmoniously with.
  • The charity worked in coordination with local authorities.

Adjective

1. of equal importance, rank, or degree

Noun

1. a number that identifies a position relative to an axis

Verb

1. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
   • align the wheels of my car
   • ordinate similar parts
2. be co-ordinated
   • These activities coordinate well
3. bring into common action, movement, or condition
   • coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers
   • coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues
   • coordinate our efforts
4. bring order and organization to
   • Can you help me organize my files?