coordinate

CEFRB2

/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nɪt/

verb · noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To organize people or activities so they work well together.

  2. 02

    noun

    One of a set of numbers showing a position.

Examples

  • Don't worry, if that happens, we will just have to coordinate!

  • They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
3
Citations
4

Also pronounced

  • /-nət/
  • /ˈkwɔː.dɪ.nɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

  2. Something that is equal to another thing.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of the same rank; equal.

More examples

In context

  • Give me your coordinates and we'll come and rescue you.

  • It can be difficult to coordinate movement of both legs after an operation.

  • We can always coordinate.

Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, perfect passive participle of coōrdinō (“arrange together”), from co- + ōrdinō, equivalent to co- + ordinate. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more. See also ordain and ordinate.