synchronize
Translation
to synchronise, to coordinate, to match
Examples
Let's synchronize our watches.
Let's synchronise our watches.
The sound did not synchronize with the picture.
The sound did not synchronise with the picture.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) to happen at the same time Let's synchronise our watches.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to match the timing of (sth.) with (sth.) The sound did not synchronise with the picture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coordinate, match, align
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'khronos' (time), meaning 'to happen at the same time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'synchronised swimming', where swimmers move together in time.