tandem
Translation
tandem, partnership
Examples
They rode a tandem along the coast.
They rode a tandem along the coast.
The two companies worked in tandem on the project.
The two companies worked in tandem on the project.
Grammar Patterns
((in tandem)) working together The engine and gearbox work in tandem.
((a tandem)) a bicycle for two people They bought a tandem for their holiday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partnership, collaboration, pair
Etymology
From Latin 'tandem' meaning 'at length, at last', humorously applied in English to a carriage with horses one behind the other.
Memory Tips
Picture two people on a TANDEM bike, working together. The two syllables 'tan' and 'dem' can represent the two riders.