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   co·or·di·nate

   verb

   • 1. bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony: "he had responsibility for coordinating Chicago's transportation services" Similar harmonizecorrelateinterrelatesynchronizebring togetherfit togethermeshdovetailorganizearrangeordersystematizerare:concert
   • ▪ negotiate with others in order to work together effectively: "you will coordinate with consultants and other departments on a variety of projects" Similar cooperatecollaboratework togetherwork side by sideact togetheract jointlypull togetherband togethercome togetherget togetherjoin forcesteam upunitecombinemergeamalgamatepool resourcesclub togethermake common causeform an allianceliaiseconspireconnivecolludework hand in gloveinformal:gang uprare:coact
   • ▪ match or harmonize attractively: "the stud fastenings are colored to coordinate with the shirt" Similar blendblend infit inharmonizegogo wellgo togetherbe compatiblebe in tunematchsuitcomplementset off
   • 2. form a coordinate bond to (an atom or molecule): "the sodium atom is coordinated to two oxygen atoms"

   adjective

   • 1. equal in rank or importance: "cross references in the catalog link subjects that may be coordinate"
   • ▪ (of parts of a compound sentence) equal in rank and fulfilling identical functions.
   • 2. denoting a type of covalent bond in which one atom provides both the shared electrons.

   noun

   • 1. each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane.
   • 2. matching items of clothing: "matching accessories provide a complete ensemble of color coordinates"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the senses ‘of the same rank’ and ‘place in the same rank’): from co- ‘together’ + Latin ordinare (from ordo ‘order’), on the pattern of subordinate.

   Derivatives

   • 1. coordinative adjective

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