sync
Definition
- Verb:
- To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate: To make two or more things happen together in time or to match their timing precisely.
- To match or align in time, sequence, or operation: To adjust the timing of one process, device, or action so it corresponds with another.
Usage
- The primary use of sync is as a verb meaning to coordinate timing. It is often used in technical, computing, and multimedia contexts (e.g., syncing data, audio, or video). It is also commonly used in its shortened form, "sync," though the full word is "synchronize."
- It is frequently used with objects like , , , , , or .
Examples
- Verb:
- Please sync your phone with the computer to transfer the photos.
- The editor needs to sync the audio with the video in this film clip.
- The dancers worked hard to sync their movements perfectly.
Advanced Usage
"in sync" (adjective phrase): Operating in unison; in harmony or agreement.
- The project team was perfectly in sync, leading to great results.
- The audio was out of sync with the video, making it hard to watch.
"to sync up" (phrasal verb): To coordinate or align with someone or something.
- Let's sync up our schedules to find a meeting time.
- We need to sync up our databases to ensure we have the same information.
Variants and Related Words
- Synchronize (verb): The full, formal version of "sync."
- We must synchronize our watches before the mission.
- Synchronization (noun): The process or result of syncing.
- The synchronization of the traffic lights improved the flow of cars.
- Synced (adjective): Describing something that has been synchronized.
- All my devices are now synced.
Synonyms
- Coordinate: To organize different elements to work together effectively.
- Align: To place or arrange things in a straight line or correct relative position, often used figuratively for timing or goals.
- Harmonize: To bring into consonance or accord.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Sync with: To cause something to match or align with something else.
- Make sure the presentation syncs with the latest sales figures.
- Sync to: To align something to a specific standard, time, or device.
- Sync your fitness tracker to the app on your phone.
Related Idioms
- In/out of sync: Used to describe whether things are coordinated or not.
- His ideas were completely out of sync with the company's vision. (Not aligned)
- The engine's cylinders are firing in sync. (Operating in unison)
Verb
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make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
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Let's synchronize our efforts
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