harmonize

6 definitions • 6 examples

to add harmonies to a tune

to be suitable together, or to make different people, plans, situations, etc. suitable for each other:

harmonize with The garden has been designed to harmonize with the natural landscape.

The plan is to harmonize (= make similar) safety standards across all the countries involved.

to add a harmony to a tune:

[ I ] I can sing a tune, but I find it hard to harmonize.

to bring ideas, feelings, or actions into agreement, or to be a pleasing combination of different parts:

[ T ] We need to harmonize the different approaches into a unified plan.

to make systems or laws the same or similar in different companies, countries, etc. so that they can work together more easily:

Initiatives to harmonize world tax systems have been met with much resistance.

to successfully combine different activities, systems, ideas, etc.:

Flexible working arrangements can make a big difference in successfully harmonizing responsibilities at work and at home.