coordinate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To organize different people or activities so that they work well together.

   Her job is to coordinate the speakers, sponsors, and guests at the conference.

2. 2
   verb

   To make movements or actions work together smoothly.

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

3. 3
   noun

   A number or set of numbers that shows the exact position of a point.

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

4. 4
   verb

   To match well with something else, especially clothes.

   Her scarf coordinates perfectly with her dress.

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.

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