synchronize
Make things happen at the same time or work together
Examples
In a meeting
“We need to synchronize our marketing efforts across all platforms.”
Over coffee
“Let's synchronize our calendars so we can find time to meet.”
Why this word
coordinate
Synchronize means making simultaneous or matching timing exactly, coordinate is broader about organizing
align
Synchronize emphasizes temporal matching, align focuses on agreement or positioning
match
Synchronize implies ongoing timing correspondence, match is general about similarity
Usage tip
Use when coordinating timing or ensuring things align and work together
Etymology
Greek 'syn' (together) + 'chronos' (time)
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