coordinate
To organize different elements or people to work together effectively
Examples
In a meeting
“I'll coordinate with the other departments on this initiative.”
Over coffee
“Let's coordinate our schedules so we can meet up.”
Why this word
organize
coordinate specifically means harmonizing multiple elements or parties to work together effectively
arrange
coordinate emphasizes ensuring different parts work together, not just setting things in order
manage
coordinate focuses on synchronization and integration, not overall control or administration
Usage tip
Use when multiple parts need to work together harmoniously; emphasizes bringing order to complexity
Etymology
Latin 'coordinare' from 'co-' (together) + 'ordinare' (to arrange) from 'ordo' (order)
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