synchronize
1 of 1verb/ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/
Forms:synchronizes,synchronizing,synchronized,synchronized
1
to make sure that different devices or systems operate together smoothly by coordinating their timing, data, or operations
transitive- The software automatically synchronizes data between different devices.
- The clocks in the office are synchronized to ensure everyone arrives on time.
- The traffic lights are synchronized to optimize traffic flow during rush hour.
- The satellites need to synchronize their orbits to avoid collisions.
- The team used a shared calendar to synchronize their schedules for the project.
2
to set clocks or watches so they show the same time
transitive- She synchronized her clock to match the time on her phone.
- The technician synchronized all the clocks in the building.
- Before the meeting, I synchronized my watch with the wall clock.
- The crew synchronized their timepieces to coordinate the mission.
- They synchronized their watches before heading out for the hike.
3
to organize or present events so they appear to happen at the same time or exist together
transitive- The director synchronized the actors’ performances to create a seamless scene.
- The events were synchronized to show the connection between history and modern times.
- The narrative was synchronized to parallel the main character’s personal journey.
- The scientist synchronized the experiments to show how the variables interacted.
- The marketing campaign synchronized the launch of the products across different regions.
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to adjust the sound in a movie so that it matches the action on screen perfectly
transitive- The sound engineer synchronized the dialogue with the actors' lip movements.
- They worked hard to synchronize the music with the dance moves in the film.
- The director asked the team to synchronize the sound effects with the explosions on screen.
- The film's sound was synchronized perfectly with the fast-paced action scenes.
- It was difficult to synchronize the sounds of the thunder with the timing of the lightning.
5
to happen at the same time
- The clocks synchronized perfectly, showing the same time.
- The two events synchronized, making it difficult to attend both.
- Their heartbeats synchronized as they sat in silence together.
- The music and lights synchronized to create a stunning show.
- The children’s laughter synchronized, filling the room with joy.
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