Synchronized

/ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪzd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Caused to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
The dancers synchronized their movements perfectly to the rhythm of the music.
Made things happen together in time.
The software synchronizes data across multiple devices to ensure everything is up to date.
Adjusted or set to match a standard or a sequence.
They synchronized their watches before starting the race.

Etymology

From late Latin 'synchronizare', from Greek 'synchronos', meaning 'occurring at the same time'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

synchronized swimming
A sport in which swimmers perform synchronized routines in water.
synchronized clocks
Clocks that are set to show the same time.
synchronized efforts
Collaborative actions taken simultaneously by a team.

Related Words

synchronize
To cause to occur at the same time.
synchronization
The act of synchronizing.

Slang Meanings

In sync
The band was totally in sync during the performance.
On the same wavelength
We are on the same wavelength when it comes to our project.