in tandem

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in tandem

Two cyclists ride in tandem on a special bicycle.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • One behind the other; in single file: Describes two or more things arranged in a line, one directly behind the other.
    • Working together in close association or cooperation; in conjunction: Describes two or more people, groups, or processes operating in a coordinated and synchronized manner.
Usage Examples

  • Adverb (Spatial Arrangement):

    • The geese flew in tandem across the autumn sky.
    • The police cars drove in tandem to block the entire road.

  • Adverb (Cooperative Action):

    • The two departments worked in tandem to complete the project on time.
    • The new software runs in tandem with the existing system.
Advanced Usage
  • "to operate/function in tandem": To work or function together in a coordinated way.
    • The two research teams are operating in tandem to accelerate discovery.
  • "to use something in tandem with something else": To use two things together so they complement each other.
    • She uses traditional methods in tandem with modern technology.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tandem (noun): A bicycle for two riders sitting one behind the other. Can also refer to any arrangement involving two similar components working together.
    • They rode a tandem along the beach path.
    • The aircraft has a tandem landing gear configuration.
Synonyms
  • Concurrently: Happening or existing at the same time.
  • Jointly: In cooperation or together with another.
  • In concert: Acting together in a coordinated fashion.
Related Phrases
  • In parallel: Often used to describe processes occurring simultaneously, though "in tandem" can imply a more sequential or tightly linked coordination than "in parallel."
  • In league: Suggests cooperation, often for a secret or conspiratorial purpose.
Related Idioms
  • Two peas in a pod: While this idiom refers to two people who are very similar, "in tandem" refers specifically to how they work or move together, not their similarity.
  • Hand in glove: This idiom implies very close, often secretive, cooperation, similar to the cooperative sense of "in tandem."
in tandem

Two cyclists ride in tandem on a special bicycle.

Adverb
  1. one behind the other
    • ride tandem on a bicycle built for two
    • riding horses down the path in tandem

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