C1verb2K

Coordinate

UK /["/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/","/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪts/","/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtɪd/","/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/US /["/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt/","/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪts/","/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/","/kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well

In simple words: To work together in an organized way.

Examples

  • They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.
  • We need to develop a coordinated approach to the problem.
  • a carefully coordinated policy
  • We try to coordinate our activities with those of other groups.
  • the part of the brain that coordinates body movements
  • This shade coordinates with a wide range of other colours.
  • The company has extended its coordinated clothing range.

Usage notes

Use 'coordinate' when talking about organizing events or working with others. It's suitable for both formal and everyday situations but may be less common in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

coordinate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'cords' that tie things together — like coordinating plans.

Collocations

  • carefully
  • closely
  • highly
  • with
  • carefully
  • closely
  • highly
  • with
  • carefully
  • closely
  • highly
  • with

Synonyms

  • organize
  • manage
  • arrange
  • synchronize
  • direct

Antonyms

  • disorganize
  • ignore

Common mistakes

  • Using 'coordination' instead of 'coordinate' as a verb.
  • Confusing 'coordinate' with 'correspond' in contexts of communication.
  • Incorrectly using 'coordinate' intransitively without an object.