synchronize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪz/

Definition

To cause two or more things to occur at the same time or at the same rate.

Examples

• The band synchronized their performance with the light show.

• It's important to synchronize your watch with the official time.

• The software can synchronize your contacts across all your devices.

How to Use synchronize

synchronize with (prepositional phrase)

To happen or be done at the same time or in the same way as something else. — "The audience synchronized with the applause."

synchronize data (collocation)

To update information between two or more systems so it is the same. — "The program synchronizes data between your laptop and your tablet."

synchronize clocks (collocation)

To set clocks to the same time. — "All the clocks in the building were synchronized."

Synonyms of synchronize

Words with a similar meaning to synchronize:

• coordinate
• align
• match
• time

Antonyms of synchronize

Words with the opposite meaning to synchronize:

• desynchronize
• disrupt

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