26984 words

synchronize

4 definitions • 3 examples
1
to (cause to) happen at the same time:

Examples:

The show was designed so that the lights synchronized with the music.
2
When people synchronize their watches, they make sure that all their watches show the same time:

Examples:

We'd better synchronize our watches if we all want to be there at the same time.
3
to cause something to happen in a planned way at exact times:

Examples:

The traffic lights were synchronized to allow cars to go at 30 mph and not have to stop for a red light.
4
If you synchronize clocks or watches, you change them so that they all show the same time.

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