verb

sync

to sync, to synchronize

I need to sync my phone with my computer.

I need to sync my phone with my computer.

The files will sync automatically.

The files will sync automatically.

to sync ((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to make (sth.) the same as (sth. else) I need to sync my phone with my computer.

Synonyms: synchronize, coordinate, match up

A shortened form of 'synchronize', from Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'khronos' (time).

Think of 'sinking' two ships at the exact same time – they are in sync.

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