synchronisieren
Translation
to synchronize, to sync
Examples
Sie synchronisierten ihre Uhren vor dem Start.
They synchronized their watches before the start.
Die Leistung der synchronisierten Schwimmer war perfekt.
The performance of the synchronized swimmers was perfect.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to synchronize sth. with sth. He synchronizes his data with the cloud.
((sth.)) to synchronize sth. We have to synchronize the clocks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abgleichen (to align), abstimmen (to coordinate)
Etymology
Composed of 'synchron' (synchronous) and the verb suffix '-isieren', meaning 'to make' or 'to -ize'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'syncing' your phone with your computer. It's the action of making things happen at the same time.