synchronise
Translation
to synchronize
Examples
Let's synchronise our watches.
Let's synchronize our watches.
You need to synchronise your phone with your computer.
You need to synchronize your phone with your computer.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) happen at the same time Let's synchronize our watches.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to make (sth.) have the same data as (sth. else) You need to synchronize your phone with your computer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coordinate, match, align; Antonyms: desynchronize
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'khronos' (time). It literally means 'to time together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'synchronized' swimming, where swimmers move 'together in time'.