C1verbworkbusiness
US/koʊˈɔːr.dɪ.neɪt/
UK/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.neɪt/
to organize different people or activities so that they work well together
In context
A project manager will coordinate the work of all three teams.
We need to coordinate our schedules before we plan the trip.
Rescue workers coordinated their efforts closely after the earthquake.
Words that go with coordinate
verb + noun
- coordinate effortsThe two agencies coordinate efforts to fight fraud.
- coordinate activitiesShe coordinates activities for all the volunteers.
- coordinate a responseLeaders met to coordinate a response to the crisis.
- coordinate the workHe coordinates the work of the design department.
verb + preposition
- coordinate withPlease coordinate with the sales team on the launch date.
verb + adverb
- coordinate closelyDoctors and nurses must coordinate closely.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We coordinate to the other department.Correct: We coordinate with the other department.