Tandem

/ˈtændəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A bicycle with seats and pedals for two or more riders, arranged one behind the other.

They decided to ride a tandem through the park to enjoy the scenery together.

A relationship or partnership in which two or more parties work together to achieve a common goal.

The tandem of the chef and the pastry maker led to the restaurant's success.

adverb

In a tandem manner; in conjunction or cooperation.

The two teams worked tandem to ensure the project's success.

From Latin 'tandem', meaning 'at length' or 'finally'.

in tandem

Working together with another person or thing.

cooperation

The process of working together to the same end.

collaboration

The action of working with someone to produce something.

A tandem action or coordinated effort.

We need to think of a tandem approach for our plans.