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synchronize

verb

  1. bring into agreement
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ / /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/

verb

Etymology: From Ancient Greek συγχρονίζω (sunkhronízō), equivalent to syn- + chrono- + -ize.

  1. 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.”

  2. To cause two or more events or actions to happen at exactly the same time or same rate, or in a time-coordinated way.
  3. 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.”

  4. 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.
  5. 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.”

  6. To coordinate or combine.