coordinate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to bring order and organization to

   I coordinated the department.

2. 2
   verb

   to bring components, parts, and/or people into proper or desirable coordination correlation; to orchestrate multiple activities or agents

   The conference organizer's job is to coordinate all the speakers, sponsors, and attendees to make sure things go smoothly.

3. 3
   verb

   to be co-ordinated

   These activities coordinate well.

4. 4
   adj

   Of the same rank; equal.

   two coordinate terms

5. 5
   noun

   A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

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

6. 6
   noun

   Something that is equal to another thing.

   These are coordinates; because each, in the sphere of its powers, is equal to, and independent of the others; and because the three united make the government.

7. 7
   verb

   To synchronize (activities).

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

8. 8
   verb

   To match (objects, especially clothes).

   The outfit you're wearing doesn't coordinate.

Etymology

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.