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koh-ORD-in-ayt/kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/

To coordinate is to organise people or parts so that they work well together: coordinate the trip, coordinate with another school. Organise is everyday and broader; arrange is close for events; liaise is a close workplace cousin. Coordination is the noun; a coordinator is the person. Coordinates are also map references (noun). In speech, organise so it fits / line it up is enough. Do not use coordinate as a fancy synonym for email everyone once.

Meaning

To organise people or parts so that they work well together.

Examples

• “She coordinated the school trip.”
• “She coordinated the school trip: coaches, permission slips, and a wet-weather plan.”
• “The two labs coordinated their bookings so the technician was not in two places.”

Good to know

Organise so parts work together. coordinate with. Noun: coordination; person: coordinator. Everyday: organise / line up. Also (noun): map coordinates.

Near in meaning

organise

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