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coordinate

Pronunciation: [kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt]

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Learn how to use coordinate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to work together with others to organize or arrange something. This means getting different people to agree and help out so everything goes smoothly.

Example

The teacher coordinated the school event, making sure everyone knew their tasks.

Example

They couldn’t coordinate their schedules, so they missed the meeting.

Example

How can we coordinate our plans for the picnic?

Context: “position”

(noun) a number that tells you where something is on a map or in space. It's like an address for a point, using numbers to show its exact location.

Example

The coordinates for the treasure are 40 degrees north and 70 degrees west.

Example

Without the correct coordinates, we can't find the spot where the event is happening.

Example

Can you give me the coordinates to the park?

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when things are at the same level or rank. It means that two or more things are equal in some way or have the same type of importance.

Example

The two leaders have coordinate roles in the project, meaning they share equal responsibilities.

Example

His role is not coordinate with hers; he has more authority.

Example

Are their positions coordinate in the company?

How to pronounce coordinate

Pronunciation: [kəʊˈɔːrdɪneɪt]

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