synchronize
verb
- bring into agreement
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ / /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/
verb
Etymology: From Ancient Greek συγχρονίζω (sunkhronízō), equivalent to syn- + chrono- + -ize.
- To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.
“The path of this great empire, through its arch of progress, synchronized with that of Christianity.”
- To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.
- To set (a clock or watch) to display the same time as another.
“We synchronized our watches and agreed to meet at four o'clock precisely.”
- To cause (a set of files, data, or settings) on one computer or device to be (and try to remain) the same as on another.
- To agree, be coordinated with, or complement well.
“Gay men often have interests and concerns that don't synchronize with the issues considered top priorities by lesbians.”
- To coordinate or combine.